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​Diet and Sleep: Understanding the connection

By - Ted Escobedo 1 year ago   2 min read
With as many as 35% of American adults suffering from symptoms of insomnia, it’s understandable that there’s a strong desire to take advantage of food and drinks for better sleep. But sleep is a complicated process affected by many things including mental health, light exposure, and underlying physical issues.

Diet is also a factor. Nutritionists recommend eating a balanced and consistent diet that is made up mostly of vegetables and fruits. Properly designed, such a diet provides stable sources of essential vitamins and minerals, including those that can promote sleep. An example of this type of diet, the Mediterranean Diet, has been associated with heart health as well as with better.
Many principles of a balanced and consistent diet go hand-in-hand with general tips for avoiding sleep disruptions related to food and drink:
• Limit caffeine intake, especially in the afternoon or evening when its stimulant effects can keep you up at night.
• Moderate alcohol consumption since it can throw off your sleep cycles even if it makes you sleepy at first.
• Try not to eat too late so that you aren’t still digesting at bedtime and are at less risk of acid reflux. Be especially careful with spicy and fatty foods late in the evening.
Source: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/food-and...

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