In particular, it is not recommended to eat raw vegetables, salad, dark chocolate before going to bed, and also use chili or ginger as seasoning.

In addition, it should be remembered that not only coffee drunk in the late evening, but also green tea can lead to insomnia.

The expert also advises against licorice because of the glycyrrhizin contained in it, which affects the water-salt balance and can cause an increase in pressure.

Those who often suffer from insomnia are also advised not to eat after 20 or even 18 hours.

In December, researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons found that foods such as sugar, white bread and rice increase blood sugar and can cause insomnia.

TV presenter Elena Malysheva in an interview with URA.RU commented on the results of the study.