Wellness Tip of the Week: Sleep Check-up #2
~Sleep Affects Glucose Metabolism, Type 2 Diabetes Risk and Obesity Risk~
Experimental sleep restriction affects blood sugar and reduces insulin sensitivity. In a study in healthy young men, restricting sleep to 4 hours per night for 6 nights in a row caused symptoms of pre-diabetes. These symptoms resolved after one week of increased sleep duration. Poor sleep habits are also strongly linked to adverse effects on blood sugar in the general population. Those sleeping less than 6 hours per night have repeatedly been shown to be at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Poor sleep is also strongly linked to weight gain. People with short sleep duration tend to weigh significantly more than those who get adequate sleep. In fact, short sleep duration is one of the strongest risk factors for obesity. In one extensive review study, children and adults with short sleep duration were 89% and 55% more likely to develop obesity, respectively. The effect of sleep on weight gain is believed to be mediated by numerous factors, including hormones and motivation to exercise. If you’re trying to lose weight, getting quality sleep is absolutely crucial.
For more information: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-why-good-sleep-is-important
Wellness Tip of the Week: Sleep Check-up #1
~Keep Your Brain Sharp!~
When you’re running low on sleep, you’ll probably have trouble holding onto and recalling details. That’s because sleep plays a big part in both learning and memory. Without enough sleep, it’s tough to focus and take in new information. Your brain also doesn’t have enough time to properly store memories so you can pull them up later.
Read more about the benefits of sleep here: https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/benefits-sleep-more
Wellness Tip of the Week: Mushrooms, Sunlight, & Vitamin D
Mushrooms create vitamin D from sunlight much like our bodies. Placing any mushroom under the sun for 20 minutes will boost its vitamin D level!!
Crimini Mushrooms (Exposed to UV Light)
| Vitamin D per Cup |
Vitamin D per 100g |
Vitamin D per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 27.8μg (139% DV) |
31.9μg (160% DV) |
290μg (1450% DV) |
More Mushrooms Exposed to Sunlight High in Vitamin D
- 122% DV per cup of portabellas
- 98% DV per cup of maitakes
- 92% DV per cup of white button mushrooms
- 17% DV per cup of morels
- 14% DV per cup of chantarelles
- 5% DV per cup of shiitakes
The Effects of Exercise on Mood
Did you know? The effects of exercising and eating on emotions can be paramount to changing your emotional state. Mental health professionals rate exercise as the most effective technique for changing a bad mood. Have you exercised lately?
Wellness Tip of the Week: Vitamin D Level and Disease
Did you know that low Vitamin D levels can be correlated with many diseases? Lack of sun in the winter months can make getting enough Vitamin D difficult. Learn about the role of Vitamin D in this article and check out our weekly recipes to make sure you’re getting enough of it in your diet! :
