Dinner does not end when the plates leave the table. For many people, it follows them into the bedroom. Foods that disrupt sleep can work through several routes. Some stimulate the nervous system, while some push up blood sugar, then drop it again. Some trigger reflux, bloating, or late-night stomach activity that keeps sleep shallow. The consumer guides you shared point to the same main culprits, and stronger research supports many of them, especially caffeine, alcohol, sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, spicy meals, and high-fat foods eaten late. Timing also changes the effect. A food that causes no trouble at lunch...
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