Along with exercise, food and sleep are two of the most important things that can influence how our body functions on a day to day basis. When we deprive ourselves of good sleep or don’t fuel our body with good foods, we will soon feel the effects, along with setting our body up for future issues, aches and pains.

How can we eat for a better sleep?

1. Timing is everything
   Begin your day with healthy, nourishing foods that will fuel your body for the day to come. This will include moderate amounts of protein, healthy fats and a mix of colourful vegetables and fruit. Eat supper several hours before bed and refrain from eating too much after that. If you want something, a cup of herbal tea or a handful of nuts will set you up for a good night’s sleep.
2. Blood Sugar Balance
   To go along side #1, eating protein, healthy fats and fibre throughout the day will help control blood sugar, which will promote a good night’s sleep and will help avoid waking up in the early morning hours.
3. Is anxiety or worry causing you to wake up during the night or not allow you to get to sleep?
   Along with good sleep routines, what type of foods might be negatively affecting your sleep or what foods can be included in your diet to help alleviate stress, anxiety and worry? This may vary from person to person but avoiding sweets is a good place to start. When worrying about weight gain or health issues, poor sleep can have a major impact on this as well. So solving the issues you have with sleep through good nutrition can also help alleviate other issues as well.

In conclusion:

Good nutrition can lead to a good night’s sleep and a good night’s sleep can help you control blood sugar and cravings, which will help you to keep your nutrition on track. For more information about how working with a nutritionist can help you, contact our office at 519.751.0728 or email pathwaystohopebrant@gmail.com and set up a free consultation with Tammy!