E227 - Do Carbs Before Bed Improve Sleep?

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir run through 7 things worth knowing about caffeine and its effects on alertness, performance, sleep and anxiety. (00:28) - Caffeine Sources (1:41) - The Half-Life of Caffeine (2:00) - Genetic Variability in Metabolism (3:29) - Mechanism (4: ...  Afficher plus

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss common causes of bloating. While bloating can be a common symptom in many gastrointestinal disorders, once medical disorders such as coeliac disease or IBD have been ruled out, these factors are worth exploring. (1:20) - Lactose (4 ...  Afficher plus

Does what you eat really affect how you sleep? Absolutely, says clinical nutritionist Katherine Hay who discusses how food choices affect sleep quality and shares simple food tweaks for better rest tonight.    WANT MORE FROM KATHERINE? To hear today's full interview, where she di ...  Afficher plus

This episode deep dives into all things SLEEP.Diet and nutrition can influence the quality of your sleep and there are certain foods and drinks can make it easier or harder to get the sleep you need.In this episode we discuss:How sleep worksWhy sleep is so importantBest diet for ...  Afficher plus

The industry for pre-sleep supplements, foods, and products is booming. But what actually works, and how much does our diet actually impact our sleep quality and quantity? Greg and Lyndsey talk about how pre-sleep products are marketed, break down the science behind popular sleep ...  Afficher plus

We’re joined by Guy Meadows, physiologist and leading sleep expert, to discuss why what we eat and drink has a profound impact on the quality of our sleep, and which aspects of our diet to focus on to support better sleep.   Here’s a short recap: The connection between diet and ...  Afficher plus