You can become irritable, depressed, sad and anxious from eating the wrong foods as well. You'd be surprised to know great pre-sleep snacks include yogurt, ice cream, skim milk, cereal or chamomile tea. Or try some avocado, rich in foliate, which has been found to alleviate depression. Foods labelled 'diet' foods often contain ingredients designed to swell in the stomach to make you feel full. The sweeteners sorbitol and fructose can also cause bloating problems for some people.
Bananas boost serotonin and norepinephrine levels, which naturally ease depression.
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