Research Shows, Lack Of Sleep Makes Diet More Chaotic

Illustration of research showing sleep shortages makes a chaotic diet (Freepik/DCstudio)

YOGYAKARTA Regulate diets, many of them, one of which reaches healthy weight. But apparently, in going on a diet, it must be balanced with a healthy lifestyle as well. The reason is, lack of sleep is associated with the chaotic diet, according to research.

The study was conducted by a group of researchers from Columbia University, Irving Medical Center. Researchers show that women who are sleep deprived tend to overeat and have a poor diet. Prior to this study, other researchers also found that there is a relationship between sleep shortage and obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

According to assistant professor of medical science at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physics and Surgeons, Brooke Aggarwal, EdD., it is common for women who have sleep problems. In fact, nearly 40 percent of women have poor sleep. Aggarwal and his team analyzed sleep and eating a group of women.

A total of 495 women aged 20 to 76 years were analyzed during their sleep. Researchers looked at the quality of their sleep, how long they slept, and whether they experienced insomnia. They were also asked to report the type of food they usually eat and the portion. From the results of the analysis, researchers found that women with poor sleep quality tend to eat more sugar. These diets are also related to obesity and diabetes.

Women with worse insomnia eat more food based on their weight, according to research. They also consume less unsaturated fat than women who experience less insomnia are not too severe. Poor sleep quality is also associated with lower grain intake.

We think that poor sleep quality can change the signal of hunger and saturation. For example, by increasing the level of ghrelin which stimulates appetite, and lowering leptin levels which reduce saturation," explained Aggarwal.

In addition, research also shows that lack of sleep changes brain activity. Especially in the brain center, which affects increased motivation and appetite. This is what causes people to lose sleep tend to overeat.

Like an endless dark alley. It turns out that a poor diet can also affect poor sleep. Such as overeating during the day, it also makes it difficult to sleep at night. In the end, Aggarwal recommends that the quality of sleep needs to be obtained but also has to arrange healthy meals during the day. Balanced foods, can be obtained from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fish.

In addition, protein sources can be obtained from poultry and meat. Reported by Healthline, Friday, July 21, Aggarwal recommends again, limit foods containing saturated and trans fats. Reduce sugar and salt intake as well. Furthermore, to form a healthy diet, eat moderate portions and low energy density foods to help maintain healthy body weight.