What Happens to Your Sleep When You Eat Carrots Before Bed

Many of us need more sleep, which makes it tempting to try a quick fix, like drinking a glass of warm milk, sipping the Sleepy Girl Mocktail, or eating baby carrots before bed.

Eating seven baby carrots is the latest sleep hack to go viral on social media. While baby carrots can support good digestion and cell function, experts say this trend is unlikely to improve your sleep.

Does Eating 7 Baby Carrots Before Bed Improve Sleep?

There's no science showing that eating seven carrots before bed can help you sleep better, according to Debbie Petitpain, MBA, RDN , a Charleston-based registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Eating seven carrots won't trigger a "quick physiological response" when you go to bed, Petitpain said.

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