Sleep and Snacks

Nothing ruins a morning more than hearing the alarm go off, waking up, and feeling anything but refreshed. Sleep deprivation has a way of making a good day go sour in just a matter of minutes. When we lack sleep, it brings on a wealth of emotions as well as bad behaviors. These bad behaviors could result in an afternoon nap, a forgetful memory, even an expanding waistline. Backed by scientific research, experts now show that poor sleep is directly correlated with weight gain. A brain chemical is released, resulting in eating more calories throughout the day, yet many of those calories are coming from salty or sweet snacks. Once consumed, those foods provide an instant gratification and feeling of pleasure. If sleep patterns are at the crux of this debate, then perhaps we need to look at the common denominator, and not the final behavior... Read More