Dietary choices are crucial for achieving good sleep, particularly amid a growing sleep crisis affecting almost half of Australian adults. Eating well before bedtime is essential; meals that are too close to sleep disrupt digestion and therefore sleep quality. Ideally, food should be consumed at least two hours prior to sleep, and larger meals are better eaten earlier in the day. Studies on shift workers reveal important insights into the effects of meal timing and size on sleep performance and overall restfulness.
A meal eaten too close to sleep forces the body to focus energy and resources on digestion, impacting the quality of our sleep and increasing wakefulness.
The ideal is to eat your last food at least two hours before going to sleep, avoiding pre-sleep eating habits that disrupt rest.
Dietary habits are proving to be an important factor in achieving refreshing sleep, especially considering that almost half of Australian adults suffer from sleep-related issues.
Research shows that shift workers can offer insights into how timing, size, and quality of meals significantly affect the performance and sleep quality.
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