We all know someone who struggles to have a good night’s sleep or you may be going through it right now.
There’s nothing worse than getting into bed and laying there for hours on end and dreading the moment when your alarm goes off.
But when it comes to nodding off it isn’t always so easy. No matter how many times you try to avoid scrolling through your phone or having blackout curtains in your room – it doesn’t always help.
Even worse a lack of sleep can lead to finding it difficult to concentrate and make decisions as well as low mood levels.
But it turns out there is one common mistake that we are making which can lead us to stop getting the much-needed eight hours of sleep per night.
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Ashley Hainsworth from Bed Kingdom said it is all to do with what we are eating before we go to bed, reports Gloucestershire Live.
In particular, having a bowl of cereal can lead to more sleep problems and insomnia.
He said: “Going to bed hungry can be detrimental to our chances of a well-earned rest, so a bowl of cereal is a popular choice as a light snack for many people.
“However, we should be paying close attention to what exactly is in the cereal, as choosing unwisely can have the opposite effect and keep us up.
“Studies have shown there is a direct link between higher sugar consumption and poor sleep quality, which should be kept in mind when choosing a before-bed snack.
‘Cereals high in sugar give us energy, stimulate the brain and can increase restlessness so should be avoided before bed if possible.”
As many of us know the majority of cereals contain a high level of sugar. Sugar consumption before bed can lead to a rise in energy and insulin levels followed by a crash.
So what can we do to get a better night’s sleep?
According to the NHS, they recommend self-help tips to beat tiredness and fatigue such as going to bed and getting up in the morning at the same time every day, doing regular exercise, drinking less alcohol and cutting out caffeine.
The NHS also suggested eating smaller but regular meals to sustain energy levels. Instead, by eating meals and healthy snacks every three to four hours rather than one large meal can lead to better sleep.
So will you be saying goodbye to the late night snack?