Is Lack of Sleep Giving You Sugar Cravings?
Next time you catch yourself polishing off a sleeve of cookies before bed, try skipping the snack and hitting the hay earlier.
A new study published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals a link between sleep deprivation and high-calorie food cravings, particularly in women. The survey of nearly 500 women between the ages of 20 and 76 found that those who reported poor sleep quality or a lack of sleep also consumed more foods high in added sugars, saturated fats and caffeine.
Researchers warn that women are already at high risk for obesity and sleep disorders — both causes and results of calorific food intake. Foods associated with added sugars and fats are also linked to Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Excerpted from the NY Post
