Disrupted Sleep? Nighttime Snacks May Be a Culprit

Sleep and blood sugar are intimately linked—an imbalance in the latter may cause broken sleep, nightmares, night sweats, and frequent urination.

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If you’re having trouble sleeping, what you had for dinner or that late-night snack may hold a clue as to why.

A systematic review of 23 reports published in January 2024 found that the Mediterranean diet might be the best one for healthy sleep. Still, the findings may be due to much simpler reasons than a specific popular way of eating. The researchers concluded many factors are at play, including the overall healthy lifestyle that those who follow a Mediterranean diet tend to lead.