8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep

By Lisa Drayer, CNN

Updated 1615 GMT (0015 HKT) March 17, 2021

Limit spicy foods, such as hot buffalo wings, as they can make it hard to fall asleep.
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Limit spicy foods, such as hot buffalo wings, as they can make it hard to fall asleep.
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Drinking too much caffeine can affect your sleep.
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Drinking too much caffeine can affect your sleep.
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It's not just coffee. Caffeine is also found in tea, soft drinks, energy drinks and chocolate.
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It's not just coffee. Caffeine is also found in tea, soft drinks, energy drinks and chocolate.
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That big creamy pasta or other heavy meal can cause bloating, making it difficult to fall or stay asleep.
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That big creamy pasta or other heavy meal can cause bloating, making it difficult to fall or stay asleep.
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Fat takes longer to digest and can cause discomfort when lying down.
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Fat takes longer to digest and can cause discomfort when lying down.
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Too much sugar in your bedtime snacks can disrupt sleep.
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Too much sugar in your bedtime snacks can disrupt sleep.
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While drinking alcohol may help you fall asleep, it can disturb your rest during the night.
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While drinking alcohol may help you fall asleep, it can disturb your rest during the night.
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Drinking a lot of any fluid in the evening can increase your visits to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
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Drinking a lot of any fluid in the evening can increase your visits to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
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(CNN)Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night's rest.

If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired, it might be time to take inventory of what you're eating and when.
These eight diet habits can cause you to toss and turn, so avoid them for an uninterrupted slumber:

    1. Consuming too much caffeine

      Caffeine can interfere with sleep even when consumed up to six hours before bedtime, according to one study.
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