3 Things to Know About Sleep and Nutrition

Lose Zzz’s, Gain lb’s

1) Chronic lack of sleep can create insulin resistance within cells, leading to higher levels of circulating blood sugar and an increased risk of metabolic disease (Type II Diabetes specifically)

2) Reduced quantity or quality of sleep suppresses the hormone leptin (tells you body you are full) and stimulates production of ghrelin (triggers a sensation of hunger), leading you to eat even when energy demands are met

3) Chronic lack of sleep has been shown to increase the likelihood that an individual will eat sweets, carbohydrates, and salty snacks, all of which may inhibit weight loss or human performance.

All information comes from Why We Sleep; The New Science of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker