10 Foods You Should Really Avoid At Night If You Want To Sleep Better

If you’re anything like us and you’re ready for dinner as soon as you get in the door from work, then it’s only natural that you’re starting to feel a little peckish around the 10 pm mark.

And while there’s been a lot of noise about not eating after 7 pm (to give your body the chance to break down your food before you hit the hay and don’t move for eight hours), it’s also pretty tricky trying to get to sleep when your stomach is growling like crazy.

There are definitely some late night snacking options that are better than others, though; these 10 foods should definitely be avoided in the run up to bedtime. 

Text: Deirdre Fogarty, The Australian Women's Weekly / Additional Reporting: Sean Tan

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