Question: Do you think dreams can be influenced by what you eat or drink before bed?

Sample Answer (The AREA technique):

Answer: Yes, what you eat or drink before bed can influence your dreams.

Reason: Food and drinks can affect the body's chemistry and physiology, which can impact the brain's activity during sleep and influence dream content.

Example: For example, eating spicy foods or drinking caffeine before bed can cause disrupted sleep and may lead to vivid or intense dreams. Conversely, consuming foods such as cherries or bananas, which contain melatonin, may lead to more restful sleep and less intense dreams.

Alternative: However, the influence of food and drink on dreams may vary depending on individual sensitivity and metabolism.