8 ways to keep sugar from ruining your sleep

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In a 2016 study, scientists offered strong evidence that sleep and sugar don’t mix. They recruited 26 healthy adults and monitored their sleep, using both restricted and unrestricted diets.

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When the subjects were allowed to eat whatever they wanted, they consumed less fiber but more sugar and saturated fats. The study found that subjects on an unrestricted diet had higher sleep onset latency (it took them longer to get to sleep) and lower quality sleep overall.

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Control your stress and watch what you consume

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In times of stress, it is important to be mindful of what you are putting into your body and the potential it has to create a cascade of other issues in your life which only increase stress all the more.

Limit alcohol intake at night

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Stop drinking a few hours before bed to give your body time to metabolize the sugar and booze.

Avoid processed, refined or added sugars

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Keep in mind that sugars are energy sources, and we don’t need much extra energy late in the day when preparing our bodies and brain for sleep.

Go for whole foods with all-natural sugar content

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Added sugar is worse simply because it’s far easier to consume in large quantities rather than natural sugars—such as raw honey or pure maple syrup—which are found in whole foods that are typically rich in fiber and other nutrients.

Pair sugar with another type of food

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Nuts contain magnesium and zinc that collectively promotes better sleep and prevents sleeplessness.

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