I blame it on the weather we've been having, but lots of us are getting restless nights lately. But food is also to blame... here's foods that keep ya awake.
Caffeine
Sure it's gotten you through countless all-nighters and pepped you up for that 8 a.m. Monday morning. But did you know that caffeine isn't actually giving your body any energy? Though caffeine does provide us with that feeling of alertness, it's just a stimulant.
Aged Cheese
Steer clear of Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, and other hard cheeses, because the high levels of the amino acid tyramine are known to keep you up.
Spicy Foods
Who doesn't enjoy a spicy dinner every now and then? Unfortunately they don't feel so great come bedtime — especially if you're prone to heartburn, since lying down only amps up its side.
Processed or Smoked Meats
They actually contain high levels of tyramine and makes the brain release a chemical that makes us feel alert.
Alcohol
Even though it's a depressant, alcohol will, oddly enough, keep you up at night. "Many people use alcohol to help them relax, but it actually prevents your body from entering the deep stages of sleep.
Milk Chocolate
Most bars contains tyrosine, which is converted into dopamine — a stimulant, which causes alertness and restlessness and can keep you up at night.
Ginseng Tea
Herbal teas are great for sleeping, but steer clear of ginseng. It's been shown to act as a stimulant, and though some don't feel any effects from the tea, others experience insomnia and hypertension.
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