Ever wondered why your dreams are so vivid after a spicy kimchi dinner or munching on other fermented foods? Well, it turns out that what we eat can indeed influence our dreamscapes. A Dreams survey has found that a whopping 64 per cent of people have experienced more lucid and colourful dreams after eating certain foods. The poll revealed that fermented favourites like kimchi are not the only culprits, with 57 per cent of participants pointing the finger at these tangy treats.
Meanwhile, other unexpected foods such as oysters and superfoods like spirulina have also been named as dream enhancers by 14 per cent and 29 per cent of respondents, respectively. With #kimchi racking up an impressive six billion views on TikTok, it's clear that foodies are intrigued by the connection between their plates and their dreams. Sleep expert Sammy Margo has weighed in on the matter, suggesting that the intricate nutrients and compounds in these foods might be interacting with our bodies in unique ways, reports Gloucestershire Live .
Margo said: "The complex nutrients and compounds in certain foods may interact with our body in ways that may amplify, alter, and extend our dream phases, showcasing vivid dreams' multifaceted nature. "Experiencing dreams so vividly can encompass benefits like emotional processing, memory consolidation, self-understanding, and creativity, yet can be accompanied by drawbacks such as emotional stress and potential impacts on sleep quality and overall health. Their.
