Caffeine
Caffeine drinks can act as a stimulant to prevent adenosine - a chemical that promotes sleep. This can make it difficult for you to sleep, slow down the time of the biological clock and reduce the total sleep time.
Some people are more sensitive to caffeine, especially when they get older. Caffeine drinks should be stopped at least 8 hours before bed to ensure not affecting the quality of sleep.
Sugary foods and drinks
Consumption of plenty of food and sugary drinks is shorter. Besides, sugar can cause blood sugar oscillation when you sleep.
Consumption of too much sugar can cause a sudden increase in blood sugar in the middle of the night, especially when consuming near bedtime. This can increase the ability to wake up at night due to these blood sugar oscillations that make you more alert and increase cortisol levels.
Spicy foods
Spicy foods cause digestive problems that interfere with sleep.
Fatty foods
Oil foods cause indigestion. Eating this food before going to bed can make you feel uncomfortable and restless all night.
Fat -high foods like fried food or fat takes more time to digest, can cause flatulence and discomfort. Eating a large meal, lots of fat near bedtime can slow down the process of emptying the stomach and make it not easy to sleep.
Super processed foods
ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, unhealthy fats, and artificial ingredients that can disrupt the body's natural sleep rhythm.
