Catherine Saxelby's Complete Food and Nutrition Companion by Catherine Saxelby

Author:Catherine Saxelby
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
Published: 2018-05-11T16:00:00+00:00

NO BIG MEALS AT NIGHT

Don’t overindulge late in the evening with a heavy meal. A full stomach needs a couple of hours to digest and interferes with a relaxing sleep. On the other hand, a light snack before bed helps some people doze off. This could be a glass of warm milk, cheese and crackers, stewed fruit with yoghurt, a piece of toast with honey or jam or a small bowl of cereal with milk.

SKIP CAFFEINE AFTER 4 PM

Caffeine is a stimulant well known for its ability to keep the mind alert and switched on. This is great in the morning, but not conducive to a peaceful sleep. It’s best to skip coffee, tea, cocoa or energy drinks with guarana (a source of caffeine) in the late afternoon or evening—especially just before bed!

EXERCISE

Be active throughout your day so you are physically tired at night. Walking in the fresh air is particularly beneficial, but any form of activity including swimming, dancing, cycling, tennis or yoga is fine. Avoid strenuous activity in the two hours before going to bed.

UNWIND WITH LAVENDER

Light a burner with lavender oil, slip into a warm bath with lavender or sprinkle a few drops onto a tissue under your pillow.

Apart from leaving you tired and irritable, lack of sleep can lower your immunity, make your memory poorer, reduce productivity and worsen insulin resistance.

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