Seniors Over 60: 5 Bedtime Snacks That Secretly Ruin Your Deep Sleep | Dr. William Li

Do you ever go to bed at a decent hour, expecting a full night of rest, only to find yourself wide awake at 2:00 AM? For many of us over 60, we accept fragmented sleep, brain fog, and low energy as inevitable parts of aging. But what if the culprit isn’t your age, but a seemingly innocent habit hiding in your kitchen? Many "healthy" snacks we consume right before bed are secretly sabotaging our body's ability to enter deep, restorative sleep. In this video, Dr. William Li reveals the 5 worst bedtime snacks that trigger blood sugar crashes, cortisol spikes, and digestive distress during the night. ✅ In this video, Dr. William Li will share some tips to: Identify the 5 common foods that are destroying your deep sleep cycle. Understand the science of why sugar and certain fats cause "3 AM wake-up calls." Discover why alcohol and dark chocolate are enemies of REM sleep. Learn about specific, delicious food swaps that actually promote melatonin production. Create a nighttime routine that stabilizes blood sugar and calms the nervous system. Deep sleep is when your brain cleans out toxins and your body repairs itself. By making simple, intelligent swaps—like choosing walnuts over cereal or tart cherries over ice cream—you can stop fighting your physiology and start waking up feeling refreshed, vibrant, and ready to enjoy your golden years. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Intro: Why you wake up at 2 AM 00:02:50 - Food #5: The "Healthy" Bowl that Spikes Cortisol 00:05:58 - The Sleep-Promoting Alternative to Cereal 00:06:50 - Food #4: The Heart-Healthy Snack that Keeps You Awake 00:10:40 - Food #3: Why Spicy & Greasy Foods Ruin Sleep Architecture 00:13:35 - The "Bland" Snack Hack for Better Sleep 00:15:00 - Food #2: The Sweet Treat causing Insulin Resistance 00:17:50 - The Powerhouse Combo: Greek Yogurt & Tart Cherries 00:18:45 - Food #1: The Absolute Worst Drink for Seniors (It’s Not Caffeine) 00:22:25 - Best Herbal Teas & Mocktails for Relaxation 00:23:00 - Summary & Final Thoughts #DrWilliamLi #SleepHealth #SeniorHealth #InsomniaRelief #DeepSleep #HealthyAging #NutritionForSeniors #FoodsToAvoid #BetterSleep #Melatonin #CortisolControl #GutHealth #SleepTips #Over60Health #NaturalRemedies