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Feb 2022
15m 51s

Bite-Sized: How Your Diet Affects Sleep

The Wellness Scoop
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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, ... Show More
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