Fast food and other ultra-processed foods

Fast food and packaged snacks, which are highly processed, might not be the ideal option for a good night's sleep. Research shows a relationship between ultra-processed food diets and short sleep duration and poor sleep quality.

Shorter sleep duration and worse sleep quality were linked to increased intakes of fast food, instant noodles, and sweets, according to a 2018 study that included data on 118,462 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18. A 2020 study of Brazilian teenage sleeping habits found a connection between increased consumption of highly processed foods and poorer sleep quality. Additionally, eating a lot of ultra-processed food can make you gain weight. According to studies, those who are overweight or obese experience more sleep problems than those who are not. Obstructive sleep apnea, a medical disorder that can make it difficult to breathe at night and cause sleep loss, may be brought on by obesity.