Irene Sætre: Hvordan søvn påvirker hva (og hvor mye) man spiser

Hvordan søvn påvirker hva (og hvor mye) man spiser

Visste du at det å ikke få nok søvn kan gjøre deg mer sulten? Ifølge søvnforsker Matt Walker,  har forholdet mellom kosthold og søvn en sammenheng.
Forståelsen av dette kan forbedre din generelle helse.

Getting too little sleep disrupts hormones that control hunger, making people feel less satisfied after eating and crave more food. Even just one night of poor sleep can lower levels of leptin, the hormone that signals fullness, while raising ghrelin, which triggers hunger. This shift not only boosts overall appetite but also drives a preference for sugary, high-calorie foods. Interestingly, routinely overeating or eating lots of sugar can also harm sleep quality, creating a cycle that affects both weight and wellness.