Sweet Dreams Aren’t Made of Cheese
Apologies to Annie Lennox. Anyway, is that late-night cheese plate giving you weird dreams? You’re not imagining it. A new study out of Montreal links what you eat in the evening to how well you sleep—and what kind of dreams you have. Over 1,000 people were surveyed. The usual suspects—sweets, dairy, eating too late at night, anything that messes with your gut—showed up as dream-wreckers. Especially for folks with food sensitivities. Nightmares, vivid dreams, crappy sleep—it’s all part of the gut-brain connection. To put it another way, your stomach might be scripting your nightmares. So yeah, maybe skip the plateau de fromages before bed. Who am I to disagree.
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Medical Disclaimer: Heads up, gang. The information expressed here is not to be mistaken for medical advice. It’s merely a morsel of education for you to chew on, like a mental snack. If it sparks your interest, talk to a trusted health practitioner. It isn’t meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. And if you’re dealing with a medical emergency, good God, man, call 911 ASAP.
