Did you know that there are other foods besides caffeine that can keep you from falling asleep? Well I was a little surprised by some of these foods. First off is aged cheese, such as Parmesan, Romano, Asiago. They all have high level of the amino acid tyramine, which is known to to keep you up. Spicy foods is another food to say away from before bedtime. Especially if you have heartburn or acid reflux. When you lay down after eating spicy foods it only increases your chances of a flair up. These next two you shouldn't be eating or drinking anyways, and that is processed meats (they have high levels of tyramine), and alchol. Another food that you will be a little surprised at is Milk Chocolate. It also contains high levels of tyramine. One that, like caffeine, is no big surprise is Ginseng Tea. It is a stimulate like caffeine so it will keep you up just like caffeine does.
If you're not eating enough protein during the day then your blood sugar levels won't be stable. That can make it so you don't get the sleep you need. Also if you are stressed your body will not be able to relax enough to get the deep sleep that your body needs. Having a bedtime routine, yes even as an adult, will help your body to relax a little more.
So if you're having a hard time sleeping, look at the foods that you are eating, especially if it is less than three hours before you go to bed. Getting a good night sleep is very important for your body to maintain good health. Here's to a Happy Healthier, more rested you!!
Sources:
http://shine.yahoo.com/event/vitality/7-sleep-stealing-foods-to-stay-away-from-2388276/
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