He provided some fascinating insight into how our everyday routine affects how we sleep.
Here are his four tips on how to sleep better.
How to Sleep Better at Night
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But this should fade quite quickly if we get up and moving, maybe 10-30 minutes.
“Most Americans snack at nightthis is a problem for a couple of reasons,” Grandner says.
“First, the foods we get cravings for often tend to be high-calorie, less-nourishing foods.
Also, heavy foods at night can cause reflux and possibly interfere with sleep for other reasons.”
He advises getting up and starting your day immediately upon wakingno lingering in bed or playing on your phone.
Grandner’s rule of thumb is that your bed should be for sleep (and sex) only.
Looks like the snooze button has been an enemy in disguise the whole time.
“One of the biggest mistakes I see is people not giving themselves enough time to wind down.
Focus on nourishing your body with healthy foods, since many of the nutrientslikemagnesiumwill help regulate your sleep.
