The study from Frontiers in Psychology found that nearly 44% of participants experienced disturbing dreams after eating dairy. If you find yourself tossing and turning on pizza Fridays or ice cream Sundays, you may want to consider putting the kibosh on dairy-rich foods. It seems ice cream and decadent dairy-filled desserts are a double whammy for restless nights as in this study it is suggested that foods high in sugar may cause bizarre dreams. Almost 31% of participants having sleep issues reported having cookies or cake before bed.
If taco Tuesday is your favorite night of the week, you may want to think twice about adding in spicy ingredients like chili peppers, jalapenos, and Tabasco sauce. Foods containing capsaicin have been shown to disturb sleep and possibly cause nightmares (via Dreams). One study shows the heat of the spice increases the body's temperature, which may have an effect on the activity of the brain, causing bizarre dreams, or nightmares.
If you are more of a salty snacker and prefer chips over cake, Eat This, Not That! recommends choosing a healthier crunch, like carrots. The greasy chips may not only affect your dreams, but also your digestive system, which can cause more middle of the night woes.
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