Reported 12 months ago
Feeling sleepy in the afternoon? Instead of reaching for high-fat, high-sugar snacks, experts recommend taking a short nap to control cravings as sufficient sleep hours can boost leptin production, aiding in appetite control. Taiwanese sleep patterns fall short of the 7-8 hours recommended for health, affecting leptin and ghrelin production which regulate hunger. Napping between 1-3pm can be rejuvenating with foods like milk, cheese, nuts, seafood, lean meats, legumes, eggs, and whole grains recommended for enhanced sleep quality. Short naps can help curb strong food cravings caused by sleep deprivation, leading to weight gain prevention and better overall health and productivity.
Source: YAHOO