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Many healthy foods are not suitable for a night-time meal.
It’s not just eating too much and too late at night that can lead to problems falling asleep and restless sleep. Certain foods can also disrupt nighttime rest. Research shows that eating sugar, processed carbohydrates, and saturated fats before bedtime can have a negative impact on sleep quality. These types of foods can overstimulate the body, raise blood sugar levels, and interfere with the natural temperature reduction needed for sleep.
Large amounts of sugar or carbohydrates can not only be a hindrance to losing weight but can also lead to difficulty falling asleep and a sleepless night if eaten as a night-time meal. Simple sugars, in particular, such as those found in sweets, can cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate wildly and thus have a stimulating effect.
Many people will be surprised to learn that a salad is not the best option for dinner. This is because raw food is digested very slowly in the human body and can, therefore, remain in the stomach or intestines if eaten shortly before going to bed. Of course, a certain amount of raw food per day is essential for a healthy diet, but nutritionists recommend steamed, boiled, or roasted vegetables in the evening.
The same applies to fruit if it is eaten late at night: Not only can it sit in your stomach and start to ferment, but the fructose it contains can also have a stimulating effect, causing you to have trouble falling asleep. For this reason, raw fruit should generally be avoided after 3 pm.
Protein-rich foods are a good alternative for a healthy dinner without sleep disturbances. For example, boiled eggs or protein-rich curries with vegetables can help stabilize blood sugar levels and improve sleep quality. A glass of warm milk, especially almond milk, is also recommended for its sleep-inducing properties.
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