If you consistently don’t get a restful night’s sleep, it may be time to check those late-night eating habits.

For example, if you consume dark chocolate even six hours before bed, you may be having a harder time falling asleep.

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Eating foods high in protein before bed will also make it harder on you, because protein stimulates a chemical in the brain that will keep you up.

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Watch the video below from Business Insider to learn about other foods to avoid if you want a good night's rest:

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