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Feb 2022
15m 51s

Bite-Sized: How Your Diet Affects Sleep

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About this episode

We’re joined by Guy Meadows, physiologist and leading sleep expert, to discuss why what we eat and drink has a profound impact on the quality of our sleep, and which aspects of our diet to focus on to support better sleep.

 

Here’s a short recap:

  • The connection between diet and sleep
  • Why a healthy diet supports better sleep
  • The impact of caffeine, sugar, and alcohol on sleep
  • Why when we eat affects sleep
  • How sleep influences our appetite
  • The importance of focusing on a healthy, balanced diet over specific nutrients

 

Guy Meadows:

‘The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night’

https://sleepschool.org


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