Lack of sleep slows down your metabolism and pile on the pounds, experts warn

June 23rd, 2012

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04:29 EST, 23 June 2012

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05:31 EST, 23 June 2012

If you are feeling a little sleep deprived in the morning you might be tempted to reach for a cup of coffee and pastry for a quick burst of energy.

But according to scientists, lack of sleep is leading to an exploding obesity epidemic in Britain.

Just one night of bad sleep can result in weight gain because it makes people crave sugary and fatty foods.

Rest easy: A study of healthy men found they burned calories more slowly after a poor night's sleep

Sleep deprived: Just one night of bad sleep can result in weight gain, experts say

Miguel Toribio-Mateas, chairman of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy, said: ‘Sleep deprivation enhances neuronal activity in certain areas of the brain linked to our innate reward system.

‘Lack of sleep also seems to have an effect on glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity which determines how well out body is able to metabolise energy from foods containing carbohydrates.

‘This is significant as impaired insulin sensitivity has been related to food cravings for more sugary foods.’

According to the research, the British are leading the way in terms of
snacking, followed by Italy, Germany and Spain with the French snacking the least.

The British consume 1.57 unhealthy snacks a day as opposed to the
French at 1.43.

The study was commissioned by nutrition company, Herbalife, which found that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day and should contain a good source of quality protein like poached eggs and bacon

While you sleep the body’s metabolism slows.

But when you eat the right food at
breakfast, it kick-starts your metabolism, providing you with a steady
stream of energy to keep you going through the day.

If you do not eat the right breakfast, your metabolism stays at a slower rate and doesn’t get the kick-start it needs to give you energy, researchers say.

Unhealthy snacks are often high in sugar, high in fat and lack adequate protein.

They cause your blood sugar levels to spike and then dramatically drop, meaning your appetite won’t be satisfied for longer than about an hour.

Mr Toribio-Mateas said breakfasts should contain a source of protein like meat or eggs which will stop people feeling a mid-morning slump which leads to snacking.

He said: ‘Breakfast for weary office workers should contain a source of
good quality protein.

‘For those people who don’t have time to prepare a cooked breakfast,
protein shakes are a viable way to introduce good quality protein early in the day.

‘Soy in particular has been found to speed up the body’s ability to burn
calories, balancing blood sugar as well as providing a healthy snack which
makes you feel fuller for longer.’

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Feeling refreshed and ready to go, after a good nights sleep, isn’t just ur brain you know.

– Sean, Hale, 23/6/2012 19:00

Some while ago we were told it’s all in your genes!!!! No connections with over-eating junk food etc., Now it’s lack of sleep, whatever next… breathing air?

– H.Trevis, Graz Austria, 23/6/2012 18:30

I get loads of sleep, but am still really fat. Must be cream cake retention.

– porridgepants, Cheshire, UK, 23/6/2012 18:21

Well I’m off for a nap then

– Alistair, Liverpool, 23/6/2012 18:07

“Lack of sleep slows down your metabolism and CAUSES YOU TO pile on the pounds”
Why can’t the DM employ literate people?

– Wesleyan, Northumberland, 23/6/2012 17:47

But according to scientists, lack of sleep is leading to an exploding obesity epidemic in Britain………….When you go to bed try to forget about everything when you put your head on your pillow. Play some soft music to lull you off if you are restless switch off your mobile phone. If anyone gets up at night to have a smoke, check their i-phone or even to eat something then they have a serious addiction. They need to seek medical help as medical help cannot seek them.

– anon, london, 23/6/2012 17:44

My experience is the complete opposite. If you are not sleeping you are likely to be tossing and turning all night and using up a lot of calories in the process. I have found that insomnia is a sure way to guarantee weight loss ( although a horrible and most unwanted one).

– Rosie, Bristol, 23/6/2012 17:33

Excuses, excuses, and more excuses. While I fully appreciate how hard it is to diet, lose weight, exercise, eat healthy etc, its up to an individual to try. I for one know how frustrating it is and I only want to lose a few kilos. My sympathy to those who do try and can’t succeed.

– jon, United Kingdom, 23/6/2012 17:26

– Paul , Manchester – You’ll get red arrows Paul, obesity and truth don’t mix.

– Carl, OK,US, 23/6/2012 16:59

For years on the weekend or after work I would want SO badly to take a nap to recharge, but would not… Then last year I read a book called “The Game On Diet” and the chapter on Sleep turned on a switch in my brain… We are a sleep deprived world… I used to sleep max 5 hours a night before I read this book… It took me a while ( almost 4 weeks) to start sleeping 8 hours a night; as my body would fight it.. but I now sleep 8 or more hours a night… AND… on the weekends if I feel like taking a nap I do… I am healther, i have more energy, my mind is so much clearer, BUT most of all I’m not CRANKY or TIRED during the day…

– claregirl02, Westminster, MD, usa, 23/6/2012 16:52

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