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Oily Fish and Olive Oil: Secret Ingredients for Deep Sleep, Study Finds
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Oily Fish and Olive Oil: Secret Ingredients for Deep Sleep, Study Finds

From El País · (3d ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A study by the University of Granada found that dinners high in energy, fat, cholesterol, protein, alcohol, red meat, and fried potatoes are linked to poorer sleep quality and less healthy breakfast choices the next day.
  • Conversely, dinners rich in carbohydrates, oily fish, and olive oil are associated with better sleep quality.
  • The research, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, suggests that dietary strategies for combating obesity should consider sleep quality and meal timing alongside diet quality.

El País (UY) reports on a fascinating study from the University of Granada that delves into the intricate relationship between our evening meals and the quality of our sleep. This isn't just about feeling groggy; the research highlights a direct link between what we eat for dinner and our subsequent dietary choices, particularly breakfast.

a high intake of energy, fats, cholesterol, proteins, alcohol, red meat, and potatoes for dinner is linked to lower sleep quality.

— Juan José Martín Olmedo and Lucas Jurado FasoliResearchers from the University of Granada explaining the study's findings on unhealthy dinners.

The findings are quite clear: a heavy, high-fat, high-protein dinner can sabotage not only your night's rest but also your health goals for the following day. The study, conducted under real-life conditions, provides a more representative picture than controlled lab settings, emphasizing the bidirectional nature of diet and sleep.

dinners rich in carbohydrates, oily fish, and olive oil are associated with better sleep quality.

— Juan José Martín Olmedo and Lucas Jurado FasoliResearchers from the University of Granada explaining the study's findings on healthy dinners.

For those struggling with weight management, this study offers crucial insights. It underscores that tackling obesity requires a holistic approach, considering not just the nutritional content of food but also the timing and quality of sleep. The emphasis on oily fish and olive oil as beneficial for sleep is a practical takeaway for readers looking to improve their well-being through diet.

this approach offers a more representative view of the link between diet and sleep, demonstrating a bidirectional relationship between the two factors.

— Juan José Martín Olmedo and Lucas Jurado FasoliResearchers from the University of Granada discussing the study's methodology.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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