Sleep deprivation can lead to irritability, lack of concentration, and a whole host of issues that can make your day miserable. Even with the best diet or exercise program, it is necessary to have quality sleep every night. A night of good sleep is the foundation of good health that is often compromised. To talk about the benefits of sleep, Tata Sky Fitness presents a short series – Sleep Smart by the holistic fitness coach and author, Luke Coutinho. Luke talks about how good sleep can help in losing weight and building a strong immunity system. Luke explains how food is connected to sleep and suggests the following for quality sleep.
Balanced Diet
It is necessary to have a balanced diet that leads to improved workout stamina, better sleep and maintains stress levels. What you eat is responsible for the quality of sleep you get at night. No food will help you to get better sleep, but a balanced diet.
Eating Dinner early
Eating your dinner 3- 4 hours before bedtime will help you sleep well. Even if you eat your dinner late, ensure it contains fewer carbohydrates. Including protein and fat as part of dinner will help you get a goodnight’s sleep. The human body is not equipped to break down late night heavy meals.
Eat natural Proteins
There is no need to feed on whey proteins. Intake of Natural protein such as Sattu (gram powder) can also help in protein deficiency. It is fundamental to keep it simple, listen to your body, and do not intake unnecessary protein.
Break Mid-night binge
Most important thing is to break your late-night binge eating habits, which might cause indigestion, weight gain and increase acid levels in your body. Instead, replace it with Chamoline Tea, Ginger Ajwain Tea and Cumin Tea before sleeping. Cumin is scientifically proven as a Natural Fat burner.
Replace Processed sugar with Jaggery
Late night dessert or sweets are harmful for your weights, Acidic level, guts and sleep too. What is more harmful is ultra-processed or refined sugar products. One can eat sweets that involve jaggery such as Chikki.
Be mindful and select what you eat for a better lifestyle with Luke Coutinho on Tata Sky Fitness. You can also download the Tata Sky Mobile App to watch a variety of workout videos for a healthy fitness regime anytime and anywhere!!