Too fatty, too sweet, too salty, or even too vitamin-rich, certain foods should be avoided at dinner if you want to have a good night’s sleep.
1. Bread
We consume an average of 130 g of bread per day or half a baguette.
However, the glycemic index of white bread causes an insulin spike which promotes fat storage. It is therefore not recommended to consume it in the evening. Prefer wholemeal bread, rich in fiber and more easily assimilated by the body.
2. Sausage
Sausage contains a lot of salt, which means that it increases the risk of waking up at night to rehydrate.
Rich in calories, it is also directly stored in our adipose cells if it is consumed in the evening.
Finally, its saturated fatty acid content makes it poorly digestible, which is not conducive to restful sleep.
3. French fries
French fries are also high in fat, which makes them difficult for the body to assimilate. All fried foods should generally be avoided in the evening because the metabolism slows down at bedtime. Digestion is poorer and fat is stored more easily.
4. Red meat
Red meat is rich in protein, which makes it long to digest. Reducing cravings, it is, therefore, better to reserve it for lunch: it will provide the necessary energy throughout the afternoon, while in the evening, it could cause pain and heaviness in the stomach.
5. Cheese
A toast of cheese and in bed? It is not a good idea for our health, nor for our line. Most cheeses are very high in fat and are likely to raise bad cholesterol levels, as more fat is stored in the body at night. This type of food must therefore be consumed if it is eliminated within hours of consumption.
6. Chilli
The chili, like the pepper, has the effect of increasing body temperature. However, to go from a state of wakefulness to a state of sleep, the body needs to lower its temperature. The higher the body temperature, the less easy it is to fall asleep.
To sleep well, it is better to avoid spicy and spicy dishes.
7. Garlic
Condiments from the allium family such as garlic should be avoided because they cause acidity in the stomach and cause gastric reflux, which does not promote good digestion and prevents restful sleep.
It is, therefore, better to favor them during lunch for easier digestion in the afternoon or replace them with onions.
8. Orange
The misconception about the vitamin C contained in orange does not seem justified: vitamin C, known for its “boost” effect, does not cause insomnia or sleep disturbances.
However, if the arms of Morpheus are already complicated to reach, it is better to refrain from consuming citrus fruits in the evening, if only to avoid somatization…
9. Biscuits
Biscuits, rich in sugars and fats, are strongly discouraged, let alone in the evening.
They do not bring any essential nutrients to the body unless you are about to run a marathon: in this case, the fast carbohydrates they contain provide energy. If you practice sport in the evening, they can therefore be consumed but in minimal quantities. It is also preferable in case of physical effort to eat a banana which also brings potassium and magnesium
10. Ice creams
Ice creams are high in fat and sugar. If they are the perfect accompaniment to a good TV series, a few hours later it stays on the stomach and delays the time to fall asleep.
If you are a fan of frozen pleasures, prefer sorbets, which are more digestible and lower in calories.
