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7 healthy foods you should avoid at bedtime

Did you know that coconut water, watermelons and cucumbers should be avoided before bed? Here's why!

Written by Anuradha Varanasi | Updated : December 10, 2015 5:14 PM IST

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We've been told countless times that one shouldn’t eat fried or junk food before bedtime, but did you know that there are some healthy food items too that you should avoid? Salome Benjamin, former Chief Medical Nutritionist at civic-run Nair hospital, Mumbai lists a few otherwise healthy food that can make you bloated if eaten right before bedtime.

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Watermelon – Just like cucumbers, watermelon has high water content and if you snack on it late at night while watching your favourite TV show, it could lead to water retention and bloating.

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Coconut water is a rich source of potassium (294 mg) and sodium (25 mg) which makes it difficult to digest, if consumed late at night. Despite all the health benefits, it can cause bloating even if consumed on an empty stomach. Instead, drink coconut water with intervals between meals. Also Read - Tuberculosis in eyes: Early symptoms and when to seek help

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Peanuts are very high on fat content and also contain alpha toxins, which can result in increased secretions of bile, which in turn could result in acidity and indigestion if consumed at night. While peanuts make for an excellent snack, avoid consuming them after 7 pm and make sure they are well roasted.

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Cruciferous vegetables – These are vegetables that belong to the family Brassicaceae, like cabbage, broccoli and brussel sprouts. The volatile aromatic acid compounds makes it slow to digest at night if it is consumed in the form of a raw salad. Instead, switch to well cooked vegetables if you want to avoid bloating or indigestion. Also Read - Harish Rana passes away after 13-year coma, days after Supreme Court nod for passive Euthanasia: What 'Right To Die' means

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Cereal – There are times when you might eat cereal or cornflakes for dinner because there was no other option available. However, your favourite cereal is very high in sugar content which could keep you awake at night.