10 Reasons Why You Might Be Having Nightmares

5. Eating the Wrong Things

Eating the wrong foods can cause nightmares just as easily as eating at the wrong time. Junk food and foods that are very spicy are notorious for triggering more brainwaves. These brainwaves make the mind more active than it should be at bedtime, and nightmares appear as a result. Eating several hours before bedtime is best, and if is it close to the end of the night, try limiting yourself to only healthy, easily digested snacks that won't keep you up. Some studies suggest foods like almonds, kiwi, and white rice are suitable for pre-sleep noshing.

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