insomnia and menopause?
I spoke about the study recently
Showing that our metabolism don’t massively slow as we age…
But one thing I touched on was the indirect impact of menopause on sleep and thus – your energy – and the motivation to do the things you probably know you need to do.
So today I wanted to dive into a recent study that might help…
Especially as insomnia and sleep disturbances vary from 16 to 42% prior to menopause and 35% to 60% after menopause, with perimenopause being 39% to 47%.
Now, enough of statistics…
But in to more practical advice based on the research…
Researchers found that even when accounting for body weight, exercise habits, and other lifestyle factors like smoking / drinking / caffeine…
Those who are higher GI(glycemic index) diets and a diet higher in added sugars were more likely to develop insomnia
Than those eating wholefoods and more fruit and veg.
So what does this mean?
Well you probably know the above already…
Eating more fruit and veg helps..
overeating late at night could help your sleep…
Which then helps your energy levels
Your motivation to do the things you know you need to do…
And like I speak with a lot of the ladies in our programme every day..
Knowing and not doing, is as good as not knowing…
And doing what you said you would do
Is exactly what we focus on in our Food Freedom programme, which is open for start date in September.
Message me with “Food Freedom” and I’ll get you the details.
Matt
