Your digestion and your brain are in constant conversation. What you eat in the last hours before bed can move your sleep in the right or wrong direction.
Heavy vs. light dinners
Very heavy, fatty or spicy dinners close to bedtime often increase reflux, discomfort, and awakenings.
Try to have your main meal at least 3 hours before sleep when possible.
Smart evening choices
Everyone is different, but many people sleep better when evenings include:
- Moderate portions of complex carbs (rice, oats, whole grains, potatoes).
- Some protein and healthy fats.
- Limited added sugar.
What often makes sleep worse
Very spicy food right before bed.
Large amounts of sugar late at night.
Heavy alcohol with dinner.
Big meals eaten “because it’s late and I didn’t eat all day”.
Night snacks: if you go to bed hungry
If hunger keeps you awake:
- Small snack with carbs + a bit of protein:
- e.g., banana with a spoon of peanut butter, yogurt with oats, or a slice of toast with turkey.
The goal is comfort and stability, not perfection.
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