For Quality Sleep, There Are Things to Avoid After 6:00 PM

Dream - Rest or sleep is very important for metabolism and body health. Having good sleep habits can prevent various chronic diseases.

Unfortunately, sleeping for only 6-8 hours is not enough. The quality of sleep must also be considered. People who rest enough at night can still have poor sleep quality.

As a result, the body's stamina decreases even though it has had enough sleep. Poor sleep quality can be caused by many factors. Avoid the following things after 6:00 PM to improve your sleep quality.

Drinking Caffeinated Beverages

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Beverages or foods high in caffeine can make it difficult to sleep, especially if consumed close to bedtime. "Even though you feel like you can sleep, your sleep quality will not be good," said Fitness Influencer and Founder of Urban Athletes, Verawaty Budiyanto in an Instagram post.

Eating High-Carb or High-Sugar Foods

"Eating high-sugar foods can keep our brain active and make it difficult to sleep and wake up in the middle of the night," she said. She even does not recommend consuming fresh fruits, let alone sweet juices.

Eating Large Portions or Hard-to-Digest Foods

The body needs 2-3 hours to digest hard-to-digest and fatty foods such as red meat. "If we sleep with food still in our stomach, it will disturb our sleep quality."

Sleeping Too Late

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Sleeping at the latest by 11 PM. According to research in New York, 10-11 PM is the best time to sleep. Sleeping at that time can protect heart health. Avoid sleeping past midnight to avoid disrupting physical and mental health.

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