Lack of sleep increases cravings for sugary foods, experts say
Scientists at King's College London enrolled 42 healthy young adults in a study to assess sleep deprivation and divided them into two groups.
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One group was given good sleep and sleep exercises. Such volunteers increased their sleep by an hour and a half and also stopped sleep-disrupting habits such as drinking caffeine or other sleep-inducing drinks before bed.
Similarly, before going to bed, their stomach was neither full nor empty or hungry, otherwise sleep is affected in both cases.
After a week, their sleep was calmer and longer than usual. In contrast, the other group continued their routines and were not given any such advice.
After a week, both groups were asked about their dietary habits and sleep times, and they were made to wear motion sensors throughout the week.
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During this time, both the time spent in bed and the time spent sleeping were noted. The results after the study were surprising.
Volunteers who had a restful night's sleep ate less sugar the next day.
People who spend their time sleeping more eat an average of 10 grams less sugar per day, while those who sleep less have an unconsciously increased sugar intake and demand.
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Good sleep is essential for health and according to experts, 7 to 9 hours of sleep per day is necessary to lead a healthy life.






