5 Foods to Avoid Before Sleeping

Dark chocolate 

Dark chocolate contains a lot of caffeine and amino acids. These can keep a person awake at night, making the next day dull.

Sugar 

Sugar makes the energy level to spike making it difficult for the person to sleep. Foods with high sugar content disrupt sleep. 

Coffee 

Coffee is known for keeping a person awake for longer hours. Caffeine remains in the nervous system for hours, so it is advisable not to drink coffee before going to bed.

Cheese

Cheese is high in an amino acid named tyramine which keeps the brain alert for a longer time. Therefore, consuming cheese before going to bed will make it harder for the person to sleep.

Alcohol

According to research, consuming alcohol before bed can keep a person awake for the entire night. It can also lead to snoring because it is a muscle relaxer.