{
  "id": 10714146,
  "title": "Can't Sleep Well? Avoid These 5 Foods Before Bedtime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/cant-sleep-well-avoid-these-5-foods-before-bedtime",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T14:13:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/ampstories/lifestyle/cant-sleep-well-avoid-these-5-foods-before-bedtime"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Struggling to get a good night's sleep? Certain foods consumed close to bedtime could be the culprit. Here are five items to avoid before hitting the hay to promote a more restful slumber.\n\nSpicy foods may trigger heartburn or acid reflux, especially when you lie down immediately after eating. The heat can irritate the esophagus, leading to discomfort during the night.\n\nFried foods, rich in fats, take longer to digest and can cause a feeling of heaviness or digestive discomfort in the evening. This can make it harder to relax and fall asleep.\n\nChocolate contains caffeine, a stimulant that can interfere with sleep. Even small amounts in sensitive individuals may prevent you from drifting off easily.\n\nSugary desserts and sweets can lead to an excess of sugar in your diet. High sugar consumption has been linked to poorer sleep quality, potentially keeping you up at night.\n\nCaffeine-rich foods and drinks, including coffee, tea, cola, and energy drinks, can keep you alert. Caffeine remains in the body for several hours, potentially disrupting your ability to relax and fall asleep.",
  "summary": "Late-night eating isn't necessarily unhealthy, but certain foods can cause indigestion, acidity or make it harder to sleep, especially when eaten shortly before bedtime Check out foods you must avoid eating before going to bed for a better sleep: Spicy Foods: They may trigger heartburn or acid reflux, particularly when you lie down soon after eating Fried Foods: High-fat foods take longer to…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}