7 Things to Know About the Links Between Sleep, Nutrition, and Time

Since today is the srart of Sleep Awareness Week. this article from Dr. Micael Breus seemed appropriate:

We’re all doing our best to eat healthfully and sleep well, to have more energy, increase our focus and performance during the day, and protect our health over the short- and long-term. There are really powerful links between how we sleep and how we eat. Our food choices affect sleep quality and sleep amounts. And the quality and duration of our nightly rest has a big impact on eating habits. Staying rested helps keep weight and metabolism on track, and enhances our ability to make healthful choices about the foods we eat. On the other hand, when we’re tired and sleep-deprived, maintaining a healthful diet (and a healthy weight) gets a lot harder.

There’s another important factor to consider when looking at the relationship between our sleep patterns and our eating habits. And that is TIME. The timing of eating matters—for digestive and metabolic health, for weight control, and for sleep.

Here are 7 important things to know about how sleeping, eating, and time are connected to a healthier, more rested you. 

1. There’s no one-size-fits all prescription
2. Nutrition has a big impact on sleep quality and sleep quantity  
3. Knowing your chronotype is essential to optimizing your eating routine 
4. Consistency is KEY 
5. Personality plays a role in chrono-nutrition 
6. The timing of eating affects gut health 
7. Short sleepers have distinct eating patterns

The when of sleeping AND of eating is so important to your ability to function and feel at your best. Paying attention to the timing of your daily dietary habits can make it easier to stick to a healthful diet and boost your sleep, too.

Be sure to read the article to find out more about the 7 things mentioned here.

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