Is it okay to have a cookie before bed? The surprising effects on your sleep
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2016 study published in the *Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine*, a high intake of saturated fat and sugar is linked to less restorative sleep. So, while that warm, delicious cookie might seem like the perfect way to wind down, the reality is that eating a cookie before bed can have some surprising and negative impacts on your rest.