Episode 3 of Healthy Living in a Toxic World is live! This week I talked to my former professor and NY Times Best Selling Author, Dr. James Maas, who has authored several books including Power Sleep and Sleep for Success. We discuss the benefits of adequate sleep, how to nap effectively, what happens to the body when there is a lack of sleep, and how sleep affects performance.
In my practice as a nutritionist, I have discovered that getting adequate sleep is the foundation of healthy living. It doesn’t matter what your healthy living goals are, without sleep you will fail. Lack of sleep affects your ability to lose weight, decreases your energy leaving you unable to exercise, and influences the hormones that affect our cravings —leading us to make poor nutrition choices. Lack of sleep also will make you as insulin resistant as a type 2 diabetic! Have you been prioritizing sleep in this new year? If not, make a plan today for your regular bedtimes to get some good quality rest. Your work, body, and performance will thank you!
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