These are the 9 foods that could stop you getting a good night's sleep
By Colin Ainscough
Published 17th May 2019, 13:48 GMT
Updated 17th May 2019, 14:48 GMT
With all the left-over Easter Eggs lying around its easier than ever to have a nibble before bed. However, the amount of caffeine in the tasty treat means youll be tossing and turning all night.
A bad night’s sleep can increase the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes, as well as damaging the immune system and having a negative effect on mental health.
Thankfully, the team from health and fitness site Vivotion.com have drawn up this list of nine foods to try and avoid to aid a good night's sleep.
The amount of sugar in your late-night bowl of cereal will increase your blood sugar levels while you sleep. This means youll be waking up in the middle of a sugar crash. Stick to eating cereal once you wake up from your slumber.
Full of processed sugar, a quick slice of toast before you sleep means youll be feeling full of energy. Brown bread, however, is safer.
Spices increase blood flow and heighten your body temperature when you really should be cooling down before you head to bed.
