Quality is more important than time

"I slept for seven hours."
That sounds like an ideal amount of sleep, but there are actually quite a few people who say, "I still feel tired even after sleeping."

Apparently, sleep is a function of "time x quality."
In other words, the key is not how much sleep you got, but how deeply and soundly you slept.

One of the surprising factors that affects this "quality" is what you eat before going to bed .

Why do I get sleepy when I eat?

When I'm full, I get sleepy.
This is such a common phenomenon that it makes you wonder if it's the truth of the world.

The hormone involved in this mechanism is called "leptin."
It is also known as the "satiety hormone" and is secreted when you are full.

This leptin is a bit nosy,
"You've had enough, haven't you? Come on, lie down."
It also triggers the "sleepiness switch" like this.

But—and this is important— leptin's main job is to help with digestion .

The real problem is black labor in the gastrointestinal tract

Leptin isn't released to make you sleepy.
Rather, it acts as a whip to the stomach and intestines, saying, "Do your best to digest the food now!"

In other words, your internal organs are working hard even while you are sleeping .

Because of this, my body doesn't get a proper rest.
Even though I sleep, it feels shallow and I can't get rid of my fatigue.

And some scary side effects

There's another pitfall to the habit of going to bed on a full stomach.
This can lead to indigestion and obesity risk .

If you fall asleep immediately after eating, gravity won't help you and your stomach movements will tend to slow down.
As a result, digestion is slowed down and the food is stored in the body as fat .

If you want to improve the quality of your sleep, dinner is the key

So, what should you do? The answer is simple.

"Finish dinner at least three hours before going to bed"
This is the most basic of basics.

Furthermore, fatty foods (fried chicken, pork cutlet, rich ramen) take time to digest, so eat them in moderation at dinner.

for example,

• Porridge
• Miso soup with tofu
• Salad and rice porridge set

This may be hard to say for people who prefer ramen at night, but it's best to treat yourself to it once a week.

The beneficial relationship between your stomach and sleep

Being full is a kind of "feeling of happiness."
However, if you fall asleep with it, it can ruin your sleep.

On nights when you think, "I have an important presentation tomorrow" or "I want to get a good night's rest, " try to be conscious of sleeping only until you are 80% full .

Today's Summary

• When you go to bed with a full stomach, leptin is released, making you sleepy, but this is also the digestive activity mode.
• Because the stomach and intestines keep working, the brain and body can't get a proper rest.
• Side effects include indigestion and increased risk of obesity
• Ideally, finish dinner three hours before going to bed
• Easy-to-digest menus and light meals are key

Finally, just a little

Sleeping is the most vulnerable time in your life.
That's why you want to feel comfortable.

If you want to sleep soundly,
First, try reconsidering how you deal with your stomach .

And above all, listen to your body .
Even if you're full and yawning, take a breather before heading to bed.
It may be the best gift you can give yourself tomorrow.