Did you know that less sleep can lead to more food cravings? That’s right. Studies show that just one sleepless night can affect the brain’s response to food the next day, increasing your desire to eat. Therefore, a person who doesn’t sleep well one night may crave more food than normal the next day.
One study looked at the eating habits of around 40 healthy people between the ages of 21 and 50 who followed regular sleep schedule of six to eight hours of sleep a night. Those who were sleep-deprived during the study ate almost 1,000 more calories than they usually would the next day. They also ordered more fatty foods and more carbs.
People who have trouble sleeping or even work late hours should be especially cautious.
