4. Salty treats
Crisps, pretzels, salted nuts, and popcorn are ideal snacks for non-sweet tooths. They also disrupt sleep.
An intriguing study discovered that consuming a salty snack before bed delayed bedtime and woke individuals multiple times during the night. Deep sleep, when we truly relax, is vital. To get healthy sleep, we require restorative REM sleep when our brain activity increases and we start to dream. This study discovered that salty foods can induce a deep sleep that prevents REM sleep, leaving us drowsy and unrested.
Summary: Studies show that eating salty snacks and food in the evening can disrupt sleep for two to three hours per night.
