Whenever I wanted something light, I used to eat salad fordinner.
It can lead to bloating and discomfort.
This in turn could have a negative impact on sleep quality.
Lyndon Stratford
Schubert recommends not only avoiding salad in the evening, but also any form of raw food.
This includes raw vegetables, meat, and fish.
But they are, as long as they are not roasted.
Fruitis particularly unsuitable in the evening.
The high sugar content can also affect blood sugar levels and therefore disturb sleep, he says.
Schuberts recommendations therefore only apply after a certain time of day.
Raw food should therefore not be eaten after 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. at the latest, he recommends.
This applies across the board, regardless of your individual bedtime.
From late afternoon onwards, you dont have the digestive power to digest these foods properly, he says.
The journalSleep Medicine Reviewshas also investigated the connection between food intake and sleep quality.
Schubertrecommendsfoods like steamed vegetables, light soups, and easily digestible proteins such as fish or chicken.
This story was first published inVogueGermany.
