Nutrition


Diet

Why is sleep so important?
Sleep triggers the release of growth hormone helping to increase nutrient absorption; encouraging growth and repair of muscles and bone and supporting the immune system.
It is also a time when the mind has a chance to “file” the thoughts and activities of the day.
The hormone melatonin is released when it is dark and can aid good sleep; it also serves as a powerful antioxidant that can help combat free radicals that have been linked to cancers and heart disease.

Sweet Sleep
Sleep deprivation can lead to cravings, usually carbohydrates, but not of the healthy kind, those who are tired are often found in the bakery, sweet shop, coffee bar or at vending machine. Lack of, or poor quality sleep can play havoc with blood sugar levels. They start elevated, thus triggering the release of the fat storage hormone insulin which can also stimulate the appetite.
As any tired person will tell you it is commonly sugar and stimulants (tea, coffee, cola and cigarettes) they reach for which all affect sleep quality therefore setting up a catch 22. Long term sleep deprivation can promote insulin resistance; a well-know risk factor for Diabetes.

What can you do?
• Avoid stimulants after midday (caffeine can remain in the body for over 6 hours).
• Don’t eat a large meal within 2 hours of going to bed.
• Don’t go to bed hungry, have a small snack of complex carbs and some protein, e.g. an oatcake with some hummus, cottage cheese or nut butter.
• Eat nuts, seeds and dark green leafy veg – they are sources of calcium and magnesium that can calm the body and thus aid restful sleep.
• For those with racing thoughts at night, try Allergy Research Zen, it contains 2 naturally occurring amino acids that can help to reduce anxiety.
• Don’t over do it with the alcohol; you may feel good at the time but sleep quality is affected and chances are you won’t look or feel so good in the morning.


To find out more please contact Hilary on 0123456789 or visit www.thenutritioncoach.co.uk




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Forever Royal Jelly is a superb health giving food which can in some cases help those suffering with insomnia.

Royal Jelly is a milky secretion derived from the glands of the honey bee. This ‘super’ food of bees is specially blended with enzymes and fed to each bee destined to become queens.

Royal jelly contains vitamins A,C,D,and E, it is a rich storehouse of the B-complex vitamins, in particular B-5 which is essential for the synthesis and metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates and several hormones. A deficiency can cause fatigue, headaches, upper respiratory infections, insensitivity to insulin, insomnia, nausea and nervous disorders.

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