Are you getting sleepy?

I know it's a super busy time of the year for most of us. I can't say enough about how important getting enough sleep is. When you shortchange yourself on sleep, some of your hormones that regulate hunger/fullness do not work properly. Because of this you may find yourself craving more foods, especially simple carbohydrates (white flour, sugar). In addition you may feel more stressed out when you do not get enough sleep, and too tired to exercise.

What are the recommendations? Everyone should aim for at least 7 hours sleep per night. Some people require more than that.

Anyway, here are some ideas to help you relax so that you can get to sleep earlier:

eat some turkey at dinner (as we all know, turkey makes us SLEEPY)
have some warm nonfat or lowfat milk before bed
drink some chamomile tea
listen to relaxing music that you enjoy
read a good book
don't drink caffeine late in the afternoon

Try to start winding down about an hour before you need to get to sleep.

Good luck and good night!!!

10 Comments to Are you getting sleepy?:

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mileskai77 on Friday, January 20, 2012 1:19 AM

You really make it seem so simple with your presentation but I find that topic to be really something that I think I would under no circumstances understand. It seems too complicated and also really broad for me. I am looking forward for your next post, I will try to get the hang of it! Sleepys

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Aileen Birkitt, RD on Friday, January 20, 2012 10:05 AM

HI! Thanks so much for your comment. I know sometimes getting enough sleep isn't easy. Please talk to your doctor if you are having any sleep difficulties and the simple remedies mentioned above do not work. This is not meant to replace any medical help you may need. Thanks for reading!

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	Aileen Birkitt, RD on Friday, February 10, 2012 10:06 AM Hi! Thanks for your comment- and thanks for the link!

Amberin on Monday, May 21, 2012 5:25 AM

I admire the valuable information you offer in your articles. Im thinking its menopause , but not sure ..... how you can avoid weight gain during menopause ?


	Aileen Birkitt, RD on Monday, May 21, 2012 2:19 PM By execising, cutting down on portion sizes, eating more whole grains, leaner protein, more fruits and vegetables. This sounds like a great upcoming blog topic. Thanks!

dell vostro 2420 bd-combo drive on Thursday, December 06, 2012 5:04 AM

The diet of an organism is what it eats, which is largely determined by the perceived palatability of foods. Dietitians are health professionals who specialize in human nutrition, meal planning, economics, and preparation. Thanks.


	Aileen Birkitt, RD on Friday, December 07, 2012 9:47 AM Thanks for your comment and for recognizing the importance of dietitians - yes there are many different facets of our jobs! Dietitians also are sometimes employed in hospitals, many different healthcare settings, schools, etc. just to name a few.

Somulin on Monday, December 10, 2012 7:29 AM

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	Aileen Birkitt, RD on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 5:37 PM Thanks for the nice comment! Glad you like it!

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