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國際時事跟讀VIP Ep. L031: ？ Does Late-Night Cheese Really Cause Nightmares?

Highlights 主題摘要

• Scientists discovered a strong connection between eating dairy before bedtime and having more nightmares during sleep.
• People with lactose intolerance may experience stomach discomfort that disrupts peaceful sleep and dream quality.
• Healthy evening snacks like fresh fruit and herbal tea can promote better sleep and more pleasant dreams.

Recent scientific research has revealed a surprising link between what we eat before bed and our dream quality. Dr. Tore Nielsen from the University of Montreal led a study examining how different foods influence sleep and dreams. The research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, suggests late-night snacking might affect more than just digestion. Scientists found compelling evidence that dairy products, especially cheese, can significantly increase the chances of having nightmares. This discovery challenges our understanding of how diet affects sleep quality, offering insights into why certain foods have long been linked to disturbing dreams.

最新的科學研究發現，睡前吃什麼和夢境品質之間有令人意外的關聯。來自蒙特婁大學的托雷・尼爾森博士主導了一項研究，探討不同食物如何影響睡眠和夢境。這項發表在《心理學前沿》（Frontiers in Psychology）期刊的研究指出，深夜吃點心可能不只影響消化。科學家發現有力證據顯示，乳製品，尤其是起司，會大幅增加做噩夢的機率。這項發現挑戰了我們對飲食如何影響睡眠品質的認知。

This study surveyed over 1,000 university students about their eating habits, sleep patterns, and dreams. Researchers found that 40 percent of participants believed certain foods affected their sleep quality, while 25 percent reported that specific foods made their sleep worse. The investigation revealed gender differences, with women being more likely to experience poor sleep and remember their dreams. Students who ate healthier diets generally had more pleasant dreams and better sleep quality. The study also found that people with lactose intolerance were especially susceptible to sleep disruption when they consumed dairy products.

這項研究調查了超過1,000名大學生的飲食習慣、睡眠模式和夢境。研究人員發現，40%的受訪者認為某些食物會影響睡眠品質，25%的人表示特定食物會讓睡眠變差。調查顯示出性別差異，女性比較容易睡不好，也比較容易記得夢境內容。飲食習慣比較健康的學生通常會有比較愉快的夢境和較好的睡眠品質。研究也發現，有乳糖不耐症的人吃了乳製品後特別容易有睡眠困擾。

Among foods blamed for causing disturbing dreams, desserts and sweets topped the list at 31 percent, followed by dairy products at 22 percent. Participants also reported that spicy foods contributed to nightmare frequency. The research identified three key habits that lead to poor sleep: eating dairy products despite having lactose intolerance, eating too close to bedtime, and ignoring your body's signals about when to stop eating. On the positive side, certain foods appeared to promote better sleep. Nearly 18 percent of participants reported improved sleep after eating fruit, while others experienced better rest after drinking herbal tea.

在會引發惡夢的食物中，甜點和糖果以31%排名第一，乳製品以22%排名第二。受訪者也表示辛辣食物會增加做噩夢的頻率。研究找出了三個導致睡眠品質差的關鍵習慣：明知有乳糖不耐症還是吃乳製品、太接近睡覺時間才吃東西，以及忽略身體「該停止進食」的訊號。好消息是，某些食物似乎能改善睡眠狀況。將近18%的受訪者表示吃水果後睡得比較好，其他人則發現喝花草茶後休息得更好。

The implications of this research go beyond academic curiosity, offering practical solutions for people who struggle with chronic nightmares. Dr. Nielsen suggests that individuals who frequently experience disturbing dreams should consider getting tested for lactose intolerance and other food allergies, then carefully adjust their diet accordingly. The findings indicate that simple dietary changes could potentially help people improve their sleep quality and overall health. However, researchers emphasize that more studies are needed to fully understand how food-dream relationships work. Future research will involve giving participants specific foods before sleep to directly observe the effects.

這項研究的意義不只是學術上的發現，也為長期被噩夢困擾的人提供了實用的解決辦法。尼爾森博士建議，經常做惡夢的人應該考慮檢測是否有乳糖不耐症和其他食物過敏，然後小心調整飲食內容。研究結果顯示，簡單的飲食改變就可能幫助人們改善睡眠品質和整體健康狀況。不過，研究人員強調還需要更多研究才能完全了解食物和夢境之間的關係是如何運作的。未來的研究會讓受試者在睡前吃特定食物，直接觀察會產生什麼影響。

Keyword Drills 關鍵字

1. Revealed [verb, made known or visible]: Recent scientific research has revealed a surprising link between food and dreams.
2. Patterns [noun, regular arrangements or sequences]: This study surveyed students about their eating habits, sleep patterns, and dreams.
3. Susceptible [adjective, easily affected or influenced]: People with lactose intolerance were especially susceptible to sleep disruption.
4. Signals [noun, signs or indications]: People ignore their body's signals about when to stop eating.
5. Implications [noun, possible results or consequences]: The implications of this research go beyond academic curiosity.

Reference article:

1. https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/eating-common-foods-before-bed-could-trigger-sweet-dreams-night-terrors

2. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dairy-dreams-nightmares-food-sleep-study/

3. https://scitechdaily.com/late-night-cheese-may-fuel-nightmares-new-study-explains-how/