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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 10 MIN

Make sure your midnight snack isn't keeping you up!

from Condensed Soup · host Lulu Picart

If you're tossing and turning after dessert, you're not alone. New research reveals that late-night dairy, sweets, and spicy foods may be linked to poor sleep and even nightmares. In this episode, we dive into foods that help you sleep (hello kiwi and chamomile) and ones that might keep your brain buzzing. Plus: the truth about melatonin, resistant starch, and whether your midnight hot chocolate is messing with your REM. Is dairy disturbing your dreams? Here's what a study on food and sleep found out (Sara Moniuszko, Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, Jul 1, 2025) The 9 Best Foods and Drinks to Have Before Bed (Brianna Elliot, Kathy W. Warwick, Healthline, Jan 17, 2024) Cooling Some Foods After Cooking Increases Their Resistant Starch (Grant Tinsley, Jerlyn Jones, Jan 22, 2024) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected]

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