On the night between Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October the clock hands will move back an hour. Here's what to eat to combat fatigue and other minor annoyances associated with decreased light hours
This night we change and we return to thewinter time. The hands of the watch must be moved an hour back. In the first few days after the time change due to the reduction in light hours it is easy to feel more tired, nervous and having difficulty falling asleep. To counter the small passenger nuisances it can be useful to bring to the table some foods which, thanks to the precious nutrients they contain, can help the body respond better to external stimuli and help them adapt to new rhythms. With the help of nutritionist Sonia Croci, we find out what they are and why we should eat them.
What to eat for fatigue
To feel less tired and exhausted and encourage adaptation to the new schedule, at the table must not miss the foods rich in
magnesium and potassium. "These minerals, precious for the good functioning of the nervous system, help support the body's psychophysical well-being and fight the sense of exhaustion. They are good sources whole grains, dark chocolate, dried fruit and oilseedsExplains nutritionist Sonia Croci. To combat fatigue and fatigue autumn sadness it can be useful then to choose foods rich in tryptophan. «This amino acid is a precursor of serotonin, the hormone that regulates mood. It is found, for example, in chestnuts, legumes, eggs, chocolate.
Remedies to counter insomnia
To avoid waking up in the middle of the night or having difficulty falling asleep it is important to do a light evening meal. "We need to avoid sauces, sauces and over-processed foods that, besides weighing on digestion and on the line, can make sleep more difficult." It goes then reduced coffee consumption and avoided alcohol consumption. "Alcohol, in addition to being harmful to the health of the body, does not help the quality of rest. It has an only apparent sedative effect. In fact, it promotes nocturnal awakenings and disturbs sleep ", explains nutritionist Sonia Croci.
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