10 Foods That Can Keep You Up at Night

Coffee, black tea, green tea, and some drinks contain caffeine, a stimulant that can disrupt sleep.

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Chocolate, especially dark chocolate with high cocoa content, includes caffeine and theobromine, which can boost alertness and interrupt sleep.

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Hot spices might create heartburn and make it harder to relax and sleep.

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Fatty or fatty foods take longer to digest, which might cause indigestion and disrupt sleep.

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While alcohol may make you tired, it might impair later sleep, resulting in fragmented or poor-quality sleep.

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Oranges, grapefruits, and their juices are acidic and may cause heartburn or pain if eaten close to bedtime.

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Sugary, fatty desserts before bedtime may cause intestinal difficulties.

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Energy drinks contain stimulants like caffeine and other substances that might disrupt sleep.

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Foods heavy in sugar or processed carbs can produce blood sugar changes, disrupting sleep habits.

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Some people get acid reflux or heartburn from tomato-based sauces, which can disrupt sleep if eaten too soon to bedtime.

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