8 Foods You Should Never Eat Before Bedtime

If you’re hankering for a bedtime snack or beverage, don’t just grab the first thing that sounds good. While some foods — a light, carby snack like crackers or an apple — can actually help your sleep, many others can disrupt your sleep, causing nightmares, an irritated tummy, insomnia and sleep-interrupting trips to the potty.

By Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D.

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