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Tomatoes, which are rich in the amino acid tyramine, could keep the body awake by triggering the release of norepinephrine in the brain.

Tyramine is a brain stimulant that boosts brain activity and increases heart rate through vasoconstriction.

The Mayo Clinic notes that the amino acid is also present in aged cheeses like cheddar, Gruyère and Parmesan, which increase heart rate.

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Carrie Gabriel, RD, told everyday health: “Acidic foods can irritate the stomach lining and elevate acidic PH levels in the body, triggering indigestion, heartburn, and acid reflux, all of which can interfere with sleep.”

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Source: Daily Express

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