Eating & Sleeping

May 18, 2016
2 min read

Have you ever been told an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Well there is some truth in that. Apples are high in fiber, vitamin C and various antioxidants.

I have heard "if you don't know what to eat, eat an apple." Maybe the apple farmers made this up, I'm not sure! But apples are a great fruit. In between meals or right before bed is a good time to replace any sugary snack.

Bedtime snacks are not inherently bad for weight loss diets. In fact, some foods may promote both weight loss and restful slumber — all while you’re sleeping. As with many other aspects of nutrition, what matters is what and how much you eat. Avoid high-calorie, high-sugar junk foods. Replace these foods with healthy, nutritious foods that are low in calories.

Studies indicate that sleep patterns influence the dietary and nutritional choices we make. People who sleep less tend to eat more high-calorie foods that contain refined carbs and unhealthy fats. These people are also less likely to consume vegetables.

Sleep influences other aspects of nutrition as well. Low-quality sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to an increase in body weight and overall food intake. Additionally, people who sleep less tend to eat more snacks and more meals each day. In general, poor-quality sleep is associated with a poor-quality diet.

Sleep, nutrition and weight loss are all connected. To lose weight, you need to sleep well and eat nutritious food.

Here is a list from Authority Nutrition on 6 foods to eat before bed.