9 foods you should avoid eating before going to bed
Updated On Dec 13, 2016 03:34 PM IST
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Maintaining a healthy diet is important but knowing what to eat when is equally necessary. Here, we list food items that can hamper your sleep if consumed right before going to bed. (Shutterstock)
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Dark chocolate: It contains healthy magnesium and antioxidants, but also has caffeine, which could keep you awake. So try avoiding it specially during night time. (Shutterstock)
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Nut Butter: It is a healthy source of fat but it digests slowly and may remain present in your stomach all night if consumed in large quantities, leading to disturbed sleep. So keep high fat food (nuts, cheese, cream sauces) consumption relatively low at night. (Shutterstock)
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Chilies and spicy foods: Chilies are healthy if used with the right mix of ingredients, but they are spicy, and may end up causing heartburn if consumed late in the night. (Shutterstock)
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Greasy or high-fat foods like pizza: Greasy, heavy, fatty foods would make your stomach work overtime throughout the night, resulting in disturbed sleep and a sluggish morning. Fast food, nuts, ice cream and foods that have a lot of cheese are a big no no. (Shutterstock)
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Chinese food: The MSG (Monosodium Glutamate, flavour enhancer) found in Chinese food works in a similar manner as caffeine, making it really difficult to fall asleep. (Shutterstock)
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Milk: Though we consider milk to be a rich source of protein and calcium, but its lactose content that can create digestive problems for many. (Shutterstock)
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Red meat and other non-vegetarian food: They are difficult to digest and are responsible for troubled sleep and inevitable weight gain. (Shutterstock)
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Rice: If a large quantity of rice is consumed at night, it encourages your body to store excess fat that it doesn’t need and makes it harder to lose weight. It can also lead to water retention. (Shutterstock)
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