We don't have to explain to you why diving into a plate of jalapeno nachos or a pint of rocky road during dinner will likely make it hard to fall asleep later in the night. Greasy or spicy food can bloat you out and leave you too uncomfortable to nod off, and the added sugar in ice cream can also keep you from drifting into dreamland.
So while it's smart to stay away from those foods within 4-6 hours of your bedtime, you might not be aware of some otherwise healthy dinner options that can sneakily keep you tossing and turning all night. These are the five most surprising insomnia offenders in your kitchen, according to nutritionists.
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