How Bedtime Snacks Can Help You Sleep
How Bedtime Snacks Can Help You Sleep
The right bedtime snack could put your insomnia to rest.
If you can’t get to -- or stay -- asleep, there may be a food connection. Try these tips:
Trouble Sleeping? Some Bedtime Snacks Can Help You Sleep
The right bedtime snack could put your insomnia to rest.
Food and Sleep: How to Do It Right
If you can’t get to -- or stay -- asleep, there may be a food connection. Try these tips:
- Don’t eat a heavy meal within four hours of going to bed.
- Don’t eat or drink anything that has caffeine after noon.
- Do eat a small snack if you wake up hungry, but don’t get into the habit of eating too much, as you may gain weight.
- Do avoid eating a lot of protein, but a small piece of cheese or a dab of peanut butter with your crackers is OK.