Here are my personal tips for better sleeping habits!
Nutrition
Keep all fats to less than 30% of your daily caloric intake
Keep dietary cholesterol to less than 300 mg per day
Eat a diet rich in vegetables and fruits.
Choose whole-grain, high-fiber foods.
Eat fish at least twice a week
Limit saturated fat and trans fat. Avoiding partially hydrogenated oils will reduce trans fats. #healthy
Choose lean meats and poultry, and prepare them without using saturated or trans fats.
Select low-fat dairy products.
Cut back on drinks and foods with added sugars. The AHA recommends that no more than half of your discretionary calories should come from added sugars. For most American women, the discretionary calorie allowance is no more than 100 calories and no more than 150 calories for men. #natural
Choose and prepare foods with little salt (sodium). The AHA recommends consuming less than 1500 mg of sodium a day. #DASH
If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Limit yourself to one drink per day if you’re a non-pregnant woman or two drinks if you’re a man.
Exercise
Exercise increases heat production and the subsequent post-exercise drop in body temperature promotes sleep. Cardiovascular exercise, in particular, reduces insomnia by decreasing arousal, anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Proper exercise protocol varies by individual. The Fitness Doctor does not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach to fitness. #fitness
Lifestyle
Wake up the same time every day
Go to bed at the same time every night #bedtime
Do not consume alcohol close to bedtime
Do not eat (or drink) anything close to bedtime
Avoid taking naps
Do not drink caffeine after noon
Do not keep a clock near your bed
Do not label it as a “sleeping problem” (don’t make it tangible) #mindovermatter
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