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A recent study from the Food Standards Agency showed that when mums are choosing what to buy to eat at home, the top answers were: food that is healthy (60%), value for money (55%), and what Mum, or the family, likes (49%). To me this highlights the importance of balancing healthy eating advice with thought to enjoyment and taste. No food or drink is nutritious or hydrating unless it is consumed!
When I’m very tired and busy I know I tend to snack more and don’t think so much about what I'm snacking on. I know from friends that I'm not alone in this. It can be especially true for mates who are new mums and it can make it hard for them to get back to their pre birth weight. Well it seems there is some science behind this.
A study of the effects of sleep restriction showed increased calorie intake from snacks, particularly between the hours of 7pm to 7am. Sleep deprived individuals were also more likely to choose high carbohydrate foods. The researchers considered that poor sleeping habits alter our hormonal regulation of hunger and appetite.
So mums, or anyone - when you are trying to lose weight make sure you are getting enough sleep first!
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