Poutine, that gluttonous Canadian dish in which a pile of french fries are speckled with cheese curds and slathered in gravy, was responsible for 3.1 percent of participants saying they had nightmares. Or, their metabolism was kicked into gear and they were given energy from a dish with spinach, kale or other power-packed veggies. Maybe they were just trying to avoid those Brussel sprouts. VegetablesД¦.3 percent of participants indicated nightmares on nights when they ate vegetables. This causes discomfort and nausea in some cases. Especially for those with heartburn, deep-fried and oily food will cause gastric acid to flare. Fast FoodД¦.3 percent of participants said their liking for fast food gave them bad dreams. Classified separately from sugar, sweets and candy, chocolate was the reason 6.3 percent of participants said they had nightmares. Some may find this as straightforward, others may be saddened. Not to mention, sweets before bed can be harmful to your dental health if you donвЂ™t brush properly before bed. Sugar can kickstart the metabolism and cause restlessness. More than six percent of participants said their sweet tooth left them scared sleepless. 6.3 percent of participants accusing milk of causing nightmares. MilkД¬ontrary to lullaby lore, a glass of warm milk might actually contribute to a worse nightвЂ™s sleep. PicklesДЄ rather unassuming condiment, 9.4 percent of participants did say that the brined cucumbers caused gnarly reveries. For what itвЂ™s worth, dream analyst Lauri Lowenberg saysВ that spicy, rich foods are definitely a gateway to nightmares. More than nine percent of participants blamed nightmares on spicy foods. Might want to stop slathering all that Sriracha on your dinner. 9.4 percent of participants thought it led to nightmares. PizzaДЇor people prone to heartburn, a symptom of acid reflux, pizzaВ is one of the worst things to chow on before bed. MeatДЎ2.5 percent of participants surveyors called out steak, hamburgers and hot dogs as being associated with wicked dreams. High carb content can be blamed for pastaвЂ™s nightmare-inducing qualities.

PastaДonвЂ™t tell your nonna - ragus, ziti and other such dishes nabbed 12.5 percent. Whether itвЂ™s warranted or not, cheese does have a big reputation for causing nightmares - according to a totally unofficial studyВ conducted by the British Cheese Board, Stilton cheese can result in dreams that are bizarre or crazy. Of the 68 participants who indicated that their dreams were affected by eating certain foods, 12.5 percent blamed it on cheese.

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