It is recommended to have dinner at least 2 hours before going to bed because digestion causes a rise in body temperature which is detrimental to sleep. And if you suffer from acid reflux, it is better to wait 3 hours before going to bed.
To facilitate digestion, sleep well and stay healthy, some foods are more recommended than others. To start with slow carbohydrates, such as pasta, whole grains and pulses. They bring a feeling of calm, conducive to falling asleep. They also help prevent blood sugar fluctuations during the night, responsible for broken sleep.
Also think about vegetables. They are light and they provide fibers that promote satiety. Cooked, they are more digestible than raw. As for dairy products, they have the advantage of containing tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes the production of serotonin and melatonin, the sleep hormone.
You can therefore eat a vegetable soup, a starch base – pasta, polenta, rice… – to which you add a small amount of protein – fish, egg, ham or soy – and vegetables.
Other foods, however, should be avoided. Above all fatty or high-protein foods. You don’t have to delete them, but you can moderate them.
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