Did you know, according to the National Sleep Foundation:
- Sleep is just as important as healthy eating and exercise.
- Sleep deprivation can have the same effects as alcohol on the body.
- People who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to have bigger appetites because their Leptin levels (Leptin is an appetite-regulating hormone) fall, promoting appetite increase.
- In general, most healthy adults need 7-9 hours of sleep.
How to get a better night’s sleep:
- The National Sleep Foundation recommends that you should stop using electronic devices, like phone- at least 30 minutes before bed.
- This is because the blue light from your phone interrupts your bodies internal clock and rhythm.
- This blue light stimulates your brain and may keep you awake, resulting in a restless sleep.
- Limit caffeine consumption before bed.
- Relax your mind in the evening- perhaps read a book to wind down before bed.
- Exercising throughout the day will assist in a better night’s sleep. However, try not to exercise just before bed, as adrenaline will be heightened in your body.
