Ever gone to bed expecting sweet dreams but got a nightmare instead? Maybe it’s not just stress or caffeine to blame, but what you ate before hitting the sack! A new study from MacEwan University in Canada reveals that dairy products, especially cheese, might be the biggest enemy of your peaceful sleep. Yes, that tasty cube of cheese could wake you up in a cold sweat!
Researchers surveyed a thousand students and found a strong link between nightmares and lactose intolerance as well as other food allergies. People with lactose intolerance often suffer from serious gastrointestinal issues that disrupt their sleep and affect their dreams.
About one-third of participants regularly experience nightmares, with women significantly more likely to remember their dreams and report food allergies. Around 40% believe that late-night snacking or eating certain foods disturbs their sleep, with dairy products topping the list of culprits.
The study’s lead author, Tore Nielsen from the University of Montreal, says changing dietary habits could help people with food sensitivities reduce nightmares. While more research is needed, it’s clear that it’s not all in your head — your cheese might be stealing your peaceful sleep!
So next time you crave a late-night snack, think twice before reaching for that cheese. Your brain and body might just thank you. And if you’ve got stories about nightmares and food, drop a comment — maybe together we’ll uncover more hidden sleep saboteurs!
