Diet Tip | SLEEP MORE TO REDUCE CRAVINGS
When it comes to reducing cravings, replacing sweet treats with healthier and less sugary substitutes – together with staying hydrated - goes a long way.
But a 2004 study released in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests sleep also plays an important role in cravings and excessive weight gain.
According to the study, participants who only got four hours of sleep noticed a 24 percent increase in appetite. They also reportedly craved sweeter and starchier foods, such as crisps, candy and biscuits. As a result, they gained weight.
The participants who got 10 hours of sleep did not report a significant increase in hunger or cravings for sweet or starchy food.
Therefore, if cravings are ruining your diet, try increasing the number of hours you sleep every night. Aim for at least seven hours a day (the recommended daily amount) to reduce cravings. Please also note: Taking short naps during the day won't count either - you need to enter REM sleep, the deepest stage of relaxation, to gain the craving-reducing benefits of restful sleep.
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