The Food and Mood Nutritionist

How to improve sleep with your nutrition

Did you know that your body has an internal clock, termed the ‘Circadian Rhythm’? This system helps to orchestrate multiple bodily functions, such as your sleep-wake cycle. During bedtime the body transitions into sleep mode by releasing the sleep hormone, melatonin. This transition is called dim-light melatonin onset (DLMO), and can be affected by various factors, such as your dietary choices preceding bedtime. ⠀