Just like good food is very important for health, sleep is also extremely crucial. It is always important to allow some time after dinner. Today we will explain how much gap should be there and why.
Experts say that there should be a gap of three hours between the last meal and going to bed.
There are many advantages to following this rule.
Food from the stomach goes into the small intestine and improves digestion.
Blood sugar remains balanced due to the three-hour interval between food and sleep.
There will be no problem like chest irritation and insomnia at night. If you lie down immediately after eating food, then lying down immediately can cause irritation issues.
Keep these things in mind as well
Drinking a glass of warm milk before bedtime helps in getting good sleep.
Alcohol is harmful to health. Consuming alcohol before bedtime is also dangerous. Initially one feels sleepy but early sleep also gets disturbed.
Caffeine-rich coffee, tea, soda pop, energy drinks and chocolate should be avoided before going to bed.
Sleeping immediately after eating is dangerous. Sleeping right after eating is a wrong habit. Eating food just before bedtime can worsen sleep. This is most likely to happen when you eat too much or eat some food that causes heartburn.
Lying immediately after eating can cause reflux symptoms, which can cause a burning sensation in the chest, restlessness and can leave a bitter taste in the mouth. Spicy and acidic foods often cause most of the issues. Alcohol, chocolate, and peppermint may also increase chest irritation and reflux problems. These are best avoided before hitting the bed.