{"id":8757,"date":"2023-11-30T23:18:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T23:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sundaysoupblog.com\/?p=8757"},"modified":"2023-11-30T23:18:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T23:18:58","slug":"sleep-issues-and-bodily-stress-and-may-be-caused-by-everyday-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundaysoupblog.com\/everyday-meals\/sleep-issues-and-bodily-stress-and-may-be-caused-by-everyday-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep issues and ‘bodily stress’ and may be caused by everyday foods"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sleeping patterns are bound to change and adapt to our lifestyle, however, some simple choices like what we eat can negatively affect the way we sleep.<\/p>\n
Chris Dubberly, Managing Director of Incontinence Shop, explained: \u201cThere are many reasons why so many of us suffer from poor or interrupted sleep in our adult years.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhilst things like blue light from late-night scrolling have become a big part of the conversation, it\u2019s important to remember that our diet affects our sleep just as much.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is a well-known fact that caffeine has an impact on the body\u2019s alertness, but what many may not know is that foods can also contain this stimulant.<\/p>\n
Caffeine is not limited to beverages; chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, surprisingly contains a significant amount of it.<\/p>\n
Read more:\u00a0Expert shares eight reasons you shouldn’t sleep with the heating on<\/strong><\/p>\n This, coupled with its elevated sugar levels, renders chocolate unsuitable if you aim for improved sleep quality.<\/p>\n While the belief that cheese induces nightmares is largely a myth, consuming it too close to bedtime can still induce bodily stress.<\/p>\n Strong and aged cheeses, in particular, boast elevated levels of the amino acid tyramine.<\/p>\n This particular amino acid prompts the adrenal gland to release adrenaline, the “fight or flight” hormone, resulting in heightened alertness for an extended period.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> Likewise, spicy foods such as curries, hot sauce, and mustard contain capsaicin, a chemical that raises body temperature.<\/p>\n This disturbance in the body’s temperature regulation can consequently disrupt sleep.<\/p>\n The substances we consume throughout the day play a crucial role in influencing sleep.<\/p>\n If you find sleep elusive despite various attempts, consider closely monitoring your daily food and beverage intake \u2013 you might be surprised by the impact it has.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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