Sleep experts explain why it’s not just what you eat that affects sleep, but when.
Learn about the connection between mealtime and sleep.
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This connection affects health in both short- and long-term ways.
Here, three experts explain the connection between mealtime and sleep, breaking down why exactly its so important.
Our circadian rhythm is the 24 hour rhythm of activity which is hard-wired into every cell in the body.
It enables the right things to get to the right places at the right time.
When we eat, she adds, also affects circadian rhythm.
In other words, consuming food alerts the body that its time to work, not rest.
When mealtimes arent consistent, the effect can impact long-term health, too.
If the clock has predictability with predictable mealtimes, life is good.
Consistency is very important to the body, and that includes sleep times and mealtimes.
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Working against the clock could lead to chronic health problems, such as the ones Dr. Brager mentioned.
We know that the body expects to use certain kinds of fuel at specific times of the day.
Ideally this means not eating at least two hours before bed.
The key is still finding a sense of normalcy and consistency, Dr. Robbins says.
This includes when you eat and what time you go to bed and wake up.
With that in mind, consistent mealtimes just may make all the difference for you.
That, and some really good blackout shades.
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