New Delhi, Aug 22: Not getting enough sleep isn’t just about feeling groggy – experts warn that a shoddy sleep pattern can wreak havoc on your health, hit your daytime energy and mental sharpness and leave you in a foul mood. But fear not, there’s a fruity fix for those desperate for some decent sleep.
The sleep experts have dished out the lowdown on why munching on kiwi fruit might just be the ticket to a blissful night’s rest, promising a brighter morning after. They revealed: “Kiwi fruit has been a feature in many people’s bedtime routines for many years, and the science backs up the kiwi’s value as a sleep aid.”
They added: “Studies have shown that kiwi fruit can help improve sleep quality, sleep timings, and sleep efficiency after a month of regular kiwifruit consumption before sleep. Kiwifruit contains high amounts of serotonin and antioxidants, as well as vitamins like folate, and B vitamin, which can help to treat sleep disorders as well as help reset your sleep schedule.”
Experts are warning against late-night caffeine hits, as it can linger in the bloodstream for up to 10 hours, wreaking havoc on your sleep. And for those who love a good evening workout, it might be time to rethink your schedule.
Research suggests that hitting the gym in the morning could be far more beneficial for your sleep quality. They explained: “A 2015 study by Yamanaka et al. found that vigorous exercise before bed disrupts the body’s natural rhythm and makes it harder to get to sleep. This then makes it harder to keep to a sleep schedule, as well as reduces the quality of sleep achieved after intense exercise performed before bedtime.”
“This study found that rapid eye movement (REM) sleep was decreased by 10.5% in the people that performed intensive exercise before bed. REM sleep is important because it is the time when your brain consolidates your memories, committing things learned during the day to long-term memory, as well as being the time when you dream most vividly.”
“The same study found that sleep quality was improved when the intensive exercise was done in the morning. Therefore, it is best to avoid intensive exercise in the run-up to bedtime, ideally moving the exercise session earlier in the day to accommodate the best quality of sleep and allow for the best sleep schedule.”
Courtsey- Mirror
