Eating high-sugar foods right before bed can cause significantblood sugar spikesandcrashesand set you up for restless sleep.
You may wake up during the night feeling hungry or shaky or have strange dreams or nightmares.
Lean proteins, on the other hand, help with overnight muscle repair and keep you fuller longer.
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Unsaturated fats help support satiety and keep blood sugar stable.
Fatty meals might also delay sleep onset since they require more digestive energy.
Some research has found that eatingfoods with saturated fatbefore bed is associated with less time spent in deep sleep.
Drinks
Limit liquids at least one to two hours before bed to prevent sleep disturbances.
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Inadequate sleep is also associated with less nutritious eating habits, making achieving or maintaining a healthy weight harder.
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