#4 Cured meats

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It’s not uncommon to come across party snacks or other treats that feature cured meats such as salami, bacon, or pepperoni. There’s no doubt they make for a tasty snack, but it might best best to keep them at arm’s length if you need to get a restful night’s sleep. Cured meat contains tyramine, which causes the brain to release norepinephrine, a brain stimulant which is surely not going to help you drift off peacefully to sleep.