Friday, March 6, 2009

Being Tired Can Make You Fat

Getting short-changed on sleep probably won't cause you to eat bigger meals but it could prompt you to snack more, finds a recent study from the University of Chicago Medical Center. Adults who got five and a half hours of shut-eye ate 221 more calories from snack foods than those who slept for eight and a half hours. They also took in a higher portion of those calories from refined carbs. "If you're exhausted, your body will crave carbs to replenish its energy reserves," says Stephanie Clarke, a US-based nutritionist. Arm yourself with low-calorie snacks (like sliced fruit, microwave popcorn or low-fat yogurt) to eat on days when you're sleepy but can't squeeze in a nap.


Source: SHAPE March 2009

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