What Foods Should You Avoid After 9 P.M.?

I recently read an article on what not to eat after 9 p.m. I laughed as I thought, "Hey, I thought you weren't supposed to eat past 7 p.m." I wasn't surprised by most of the foods that were compiled by Bodybuilding.com.

flickr user bluewaikki
flickr user bluewaikki
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Milk
The lactose in milk can keep you up all night with digestive issues, not to mention lactose is a sugar.
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flickr user matito
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Pasta
Eating carbohydrates before bed will only help you to pack on the pounds.
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flickr user dixiebellecupcakecafe
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Chocolate
With all the sugar, caffeine and calories in chocolate, it's really a no-brainer you don't want to eat it before hitting the sack.
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flickr user rob_rob2001
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Pizza
As tempting as a late-night call to Domino's may be, the greasy pie has too many fat calories to be eating before settling in for the night.
flickr user uits
flickr user uits
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Chili
Why would you want to eat Chili before you go to bed? Heartburn is just a snore away.
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flickr user deusXFlorida
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Large Amounts Of Meat
While some protein is good before bed, too much can keep you awake for hours.

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