Sleep soundly when you ditch this food before bedtime!
As Yawitz explains—and you likely know—candy is very high in, and offers basically no redeeming nutritional value."Gummy bears, for example, have 21 grams of sugar per serving, with only three grams of protein, zero grams of fat, and no vitamins or other beneficial nutrients to speak of," says Yawitz."And eating too much candy could create short- and long-term sleep issues.
And, it's a common misconception that a nightcap will help you sleep, says Yawitz."Just one or two drinks could decrease sleep quality by 24 percent, ." Worth noting: For low ABV or alcohol-free beer, wine, or spirits, scan the label and be wary of sugar content in these drinks, which may also disrupt sleep.A lot of this comes down to the individual, stresses Yawitz."For example, lots of studies suggest that caffeine is bad for sleep, yet I could drink coffee at 9 p.m. and still sleep through a tornado," she says."One great way to know if a specific food impacts your sleep is to keep a food and symptom journal.