It’s not just what’s on your plate—it’s the timing. Eating dinner between 7 and 9 p.m. and heading to bed soon after keeps your digestive system active, which also stimulates the kidneys and increases nighttime urination.
What helps:
Finish dinner at least four hours before sleep. After 4 p.m., avoid diuretic foods like tomatoes, cucumbers, asparagus, and watermelon.
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3. Using the bathroom “just in case”
Going to the bathroom before bed without actually needing to may seem smart, but it trains the bladder to signal urgency even when it’s nearly empty.
What helps:
Only go when you genuinely feel the need. If you’re unsure, wait 15–20 minutes and do something calming. Over time, the bladder can relearn to hold more comfortably.
