Eating and Sleeping… Related? Absolutely! Part 2.

Ahuva, a 51-year-old enjoying newfound freedom with her children out of the house, surprisingly struggled with restless nights she had long awaited. Despite her anticipation, she found herself waking up 2-3 times each night to use the bathroom, leading to significant frustration and fatigue.

Upon examining Ahuva's lifestyle and sleep disturbances, her eating habits emerged as a potential culprit. Despite eating nutrient-dense meals, Ahuva found herself indulging in sugary drinks and treats in the evening.

To address this, we made two simple dietary changes: eliminating soda during the week and choosing fruits and vegetables exclusively after her 5 PM dinner.

After just two weeks, Ahuva's nighttime awakenings significantly decreased. She now only wakes 2-3 times a week to use the bathroom and enjoys the uninterrupted, restful sleep she had long desired. Her mood, energy levels, and overall satisfaction with her sleep have improved dramatically.

In last week’s post, we discussed how eating late at night can disrupt our metabolism and melatonin release.

There’s another important factor to consider when scheduling evening mealtime and snacks - sugar and junk food is a real culprit in needing to get up for the bathroom during sleep.

Eating well rounded, balanced and healthy meals helps us all around - health, mood, energy levels, productivity. But when it comes to late afternoon and evening munchies, there’s an added bonus to eating clean: less interruptions during sleep.

Try it! Just for a week. See how stopping all sugar and junk food after 3pm affects your sleep patterns. Enjoy some snacks between 12-3pm and eat clean the rest of the day.

Curious about how adjusting your lifestyle can transform your sleep patterns? Book a free consultation today to explore personalized strategies for achieving restful nights and enhanced energy throughout the day. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to revitalize your sleep habits!

Best,

Esti