diet and fitness

How to sleep: Eating a certain food helps help you drift off – little known side effect

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Another indicator of poor sleep is that it increases your chances of getting ill or sick.  However, those at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) have shared what you can do to get a better night’s sleep.  It turns out that eating a banana before bed can help you nod off. This is because … Read more

World Sleep Day: 7 foods to avoid when it comes to a good night’s kip

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Spicy foods This includes things such as mustard and types of chilli peppers as this can cause an “increase in body temperature, heartburn and reflux at night, disturbing your sleep,” Kerry says. Fatty foods Remember the old wives’ tale of cheese giving you nightmares well it turns out it can cause sleep problems elsewhere. Kerry … Read more