Honestly, a lot of it comes down to individual biology. Some people can devour a wheel of brie at 11 p.m. and dream about rainbows. Others take one bite of Swiss and wake up sweating about a murderous fondue fountain.
If you have lactose intolerance, even a little cheese can upset your stomach. And a grumpy belly equals grumpy dreams. That’s not the cheese’s fault—it’s your gut’s personal protest.
Does eating cheese before bed really give you nightmares? Here’s what
Also, consider what you’re eating with your cheese. A handful of crackers with a glass of wine? That’s a sleep-disruption double whammy. Alcohol suppresses REM sleep early, then creates a rebound effect later—hello, weird dreams.
