Healthy, Science-Backed Eating Hacks That Will Transform Your Diet

Get Enough Sleep To Reduce Cravings

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When people are tired, they are more likely to eat more and crave junk food. In 2019, scientists from the University of Cape Town analyzed seven studies about the lack of sleep. People who didn’t sleep enough had more salt and sugar cravings than those who were well-rested.

Even worse, sugar cravings can ruin your sleep. A study from the American Heart Association stated that people who eat sugary, high-calorie foods don’t sleep well. This results in a cycle of cravings to bad sleep to more cravings.

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