Credit: Getty
Strong Women
Does eating dairy before bed give you nightmares? Here’s what the experts say
3 years ago
5 min read
Cheese and its dairy cousins have long been blamed for causing nightmares, but is there any truth to the theory? We asked the experts.
While most foods get put under the societal microscope at one time or another, poor old cheese has been perpetually on trial for an alleged crime so callous that it causes sleepless nights. The theory is that cheese, when eaten close to bedtime, can cause nightmares of the nastiest kind: ghouls, gore and grief – you know the stuff.
But, while it’s widely accepted that the accused is guilty of the alleged sleep-associated offences, is there actually any truth to the theory? Or, is it time for cheese to be acquitted?
A weekly dose of expert-backed tips on everything from gut health to running, plus receive our 8-week beginner’s guide to strength training.
By signing up you agree to occasionally receive offers and promotions from Stylist. Newsletters may contain online ads and content funded by carefully selected partners. Don’t worry, we’ll never share or sell your data. You can opt-out at any time. For more information read Stylist’s Privacy Policy
Thank you!
You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters. You can manage your subscriptions at any time from an email or from a MyStylist account.