The One Food Type You Shouldn't Eat Before Bedtime - Mashed

"I would not say it is 'bad' to eat protein before bed, but it could impact your sleep," says registered dietitian Emily Wunder, MSCN, RD, LDN. "Protein is a more complex food for the body to break down, so it requires some extra work. This is not the best thing for your body to be doing when it is trying to relax and wind down. Ideally, your digestive system should be relaxed and ready for a long, quiet night."

Other no-nos include alcohol, as it can cause interrupted sleep, and, naturally, products containing caffeine. While the problem with consuming caffeine before bed is obvious, some of the foods that contain caffeine might surprise you, such as chocolate and sugar cereals, per Issuu. So, watch your late-night labels.

What should bedtime snackers reach for, then? Are carbs good? "Carbohydrates, compared to protein and fat, require less energy for the body to digest, so [they] would be the best food group to have before bed," Wunder says. "However, any food immediately before bed can cause some interruptions in sleep, so try to finish eating about two hours before going to bed."

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