Has anybody out there slept better by changing diets?

Posted by admin on September 2nd, 2010 and filed under nutrition and wellness | 3 Comments »

Could I please interview you? This is for my Nutrition and Wellness research paper assignment. Here are the interview questions:

1. What was your sleep pattern like before you changed your diet?
2. How have your sleep changed?
3. How have your diet changed?
4. What kinds of foods would you recommend to those with troubled sleep?
5. Are there any other benefits that you feel from this new diet?

You can answer those on here too, but please leave your first name and family name’s initial. Thank you in advance!
Aahhhhh!! I really didn’t think I would get a decent answer. I’ve posted the same question 3 times lol. I was giving up…. Thank you so much you two spending your time on the interview questions, I really really appreciate it :) :):). Peace:).

Chelsea S.

1. What was your sleep pattern like before you changed your diet?
I was extremely light sleeper, we couldn’t sleep with the heat or air conditioning on because it would wake me up with it would turn on. I would wake up at least 2 times every night sometimes up to 5. There would be no cause usually of the wake up. Never had to go to the bathroom or anythingl ike that and I usually was able to fall back asleep fairly easy.

2. How have your sleep changed?
Hardly ever wake up in the middle of the night and I sleep deeper and even have slept through my alarm a few times. I also feel much better in the morning, not so tired through the day and more alert. I’ve been on the same regular sleeping schedule around 10:30-11 and waking up around 6:30 or 7

3. How have your diet changed?
I’ve switched to a mostly vegan diet. I might have a cookie or something that has egg and milk in it every once in a while but other than that everything I cook and buy is vegan. I no longer eat fast food either. I used to eat small mcd’s meals like 3 times a week. Now I eat a very balanced diet. I’ve become a health freak haha

4. What kinds of foods would you recommend to those with troubled sleep?
I don’t really have any ideas for sleep directly but I think eating as many fresh veggies and fruits along with whole grains and lean proteins are great for anyone who is looking to feel better along with sleeping better.

5. Are there any other benefits that you feel from this new diet?
Clearer skin, healthy looking nails, I swear my hair is healthier and growing FAST, no more IBS or other digestive problems, never feel disgustingly full even after eating too much, a little weight loss (mostly just lost inches in hard to lose places), happier, I haven’t had one bit of depression since my switch I’ll usually go through a week or two per year that I’m feeling bad.

3 Responses

  1. James Says:

    i have slept better when i don’t eat to much before i go to bed have a good meal at 6pm but don’t eat after 7pm
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  2. longliveabcdefg Says:

    1. It’s not the sleep pattern but the quality of sleep that changed as a result of diet change. With a bad diet, I usually wake up tired even after 7 hours, and I tend to dream a lot – dreams that you remember vividly after waking up.

    2. Changing the diet helps me rest better and wake up with more energy and don’t feel sleepy or tired during the day.

    3. Avoid eating food that is difficult to digest during dinner: meat, deep fried and greasy food, glutinous rice (Chinese food), nuts. The key is to go to bed with an empty stomach but not feeling hungry.

    4. Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, less sugar and sweets.

    5. Overall wellness.

    T.M.
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  3. Chelseamae6 Says:

    Chelsea S.

    1. What was your sleep pattern like before you changed your diet?
    I was extremely light sleeper, we couldn’t sleep with the heat or air conditioning on because it would wake me up with it would turn on. I would wake up at least 2 times every night sometimes up to 5. There would be no cause usually of the wake up. Never had to go to the bathroom or anythingl ike that and I usually was able to fall back asleep fairly easy.

    2. How have your sleep changed?
    Hardly ever wake up in the middle of the night and I sleep deeper and even have slept through my alarm a few times. I also feel much better in the morning, not so tired through the day and more alert. I’ve been on the same regular sleeping schedule around 10:30-11 and waking up around 6:30 or 7

    3. How have your diet changed?
    I’ve switched to a mostly vegan diet. I might have a cookie or something that has egg and milk in it every once in a while but other than that everything I cook and buy is vegan. I no longer eat fast food either. I used to eat small mcd’s meals like 3 times a week. Now I eat a very balanced diet. I’ve become a health freak haha

    4. What kinds of foods would you recommend to those with troubled sleep?
    I don’t really have any ideas for sleep directly but I think eating as many fresh veggies and fruits along with whole grains and lean proteins are great for anyone who is looking to feel better along with sleeping better.

    5. Are there any other benefits that you feel from this new diet?
    Clearer skin, healthy looking nails, I swear my hair is healthier and growing FAST, no more IBS or other digestive problems, never feel disgustingly full even after eating too much, a little weight loss (mostly just lost inches in hard to lose places), happier, I haven’t had one bit of depression since my switch I’ll usually go through a week or two per year that I’m feeling bad.
    References :

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