Keep Fit with Paula - sleep part 2

Published: Fri, 11/06/20

Good afternoon,

I hope you are OK as we enter into another lockdown. Yesterday I went into Stockport for a couple of hours just to do some Xmas shopping as I don't fancy shopping after lockdown in December. It was extremely quiet, I have never seen the Peel Centre car park so empty. I was happy though as I did manage to get what I needed.

So what are your plans over the next four weeks I know some of you will still be working. I have set myself a task of decluttering Aaron's playroom. I have so many board games he doesn't play with as well as other toys. I think it will take me a while but I have 4 weeks LOL.

If you would like to join me online over the lockdown it is £26 for one class a week or £36 unlimited classes. Both are for the month. If you have a standing order this can continue to cover the online. Just let me know what you would like to do. I know it is easy to say but try and stay focused with your fitness, nutrition, health and wellness. If you need any advice or help please message me.

Have a lovely weekend. Stay safe and take care. Paula xx

Last week my topic was sleep and this continues today.

Foods To Prevent Insomnia

Pumpkin Seeds - Pumpkin seeds are a great source of magnesium which serves to calm the body down. Magnesium helps to relieve the stress that can keep us up all night. Just 1 oz. of pumpkin seeds has 151 mg of magnesium, making it one of the most magnesium-rich foods out there.

Sesame Seeds - Sesame seeds are rich in trytophan but they're also high in carbohydrates with a medium protein content, perfect for before bedtime.

Brown Rice - Whole unrefined grains like brown rice have a calming effect on the mind. They soothe the nervous system so that the mind stops moving a mile a minute and you can fall asleep. Also consider oats for a similar effect.

Spinach - Chlorophyll-rich foods like spinach help you get to sleep. Spinach, like pumpkin seeds, is also loaded with magnesium, which calms and de-stresses the entire body.

Foods that Promote Insomnia

Refined Carbohydrates - These drain the body of vitamin B, which the body needs to release serotonin. When the body can't get enough serotonin, tension, fear, and depression can keep you up all night.

Alcohol - While many of us drink to relax the body and mind, the fact of the matter is that wine, beer, and spirits can keep you up at night. This is especially true if you drink more than one. While alcohol can make you tired in the short run, you're likely to awaken in the middle of the night.

Chocolate - Chocolate can elevate your energy levels with bioactive compounds like tyramine and phenylethylamine. Chocolate also contains sugar which wakes you up as well as the other obvious culprit, caffeine.