It is pretty well known that having a good night’s sleep is essential for the proper working of your body during the day. Good sleep eliminates fatigue, keeps your mind sharper, and even has been linked with longer lifespans. However, a new study shows the relationship between sleep and diet as an important thing to consider for women.

Researchers at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center found that poor sleep can lead to compromised diets in women. This was due to the results of a survey of women ages 20 to 75, and the conclusion is consistent with previous results.

Poor sleep quality may lead to excessive food and calorie intake by stimulating hunger signals or suppressing signals of fullness.

Faris Zuraikat, Ph.D., Columbia University

Researchers recorded the sleeping patterns of women, how long it took for them to fall asleep, insomnia, and even looked at their dietary habits. The conclusion of the study was that women that experienced insomnia consumed more food and less unsaturated fats compared to other women. The caloric intake was higher for women that took longer to fall asleep. The reason why women have to note the link between their sleeping habits and their diet is the reason why women are more prone to sleeping issues.

Brooke Aggarwal, EdD, assistant professor of medical sciences at Columbia University says, “Women are particularly prone to sleep disturbances across the life span because they often shoulder the responsibilities of caring for children and family and, later, because of menopausal hormones.” There could also be a potential link between women with young children affecting dietary health, as it is known that sleeping patterns are affected when raising an infant.

The negative effects of sleep and diet can end up becoming a cycle. Insomnia doesn’t just affect diet, but diet can also affect sleeping patterns. Faris Zuraikat says, “It’s also possible that poor diet has a negative impact on women’s sleep quality. Eating more could also cause gastrointestinal discomfort, for instance, making it harder to fall asleep or remain asleep.” Once trapped in this cycle, it would become very hard to get out. It’s time to start paying more attention to sleep and diet patterns.

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Source: MindBodyGreen

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