Sleep expert Sammy Margo reveals how food affects sleep.
Many people experience sudden twitches when falling asleep.
Although the cause of these twitches is unknown, eating certain foods can trigger them, the Bristol Post reports.
The specialist said that spicy food before bed can speed up metabolism and raise body temperature. The brain becomes more active, which leads to sudden twitching.
When your body is digesting spicy foods, it makes it harder for you to relax and fall asleep.
Margot recommends not eating spicy foods after 7 p.m.
She advises choosing light and calm foods that will help you fall asleep faster and sleep better.
Sammy also noted that stress and anxiety can cause twitching in sleep.
When stress levels are high, it is more difficult for the body to relax, which is why frequent twitching is noticeable.
Sammy Margot recommends eating less spicy foods before bed and getting more rest to avoid sudden jerks while falling asleep.
