Had a Bad Night’s Sleep? Eat A Balanced breakfast, quick!

Have you ever noticed that after a terrible night's sleep you're much hungrier and more drawn to sugar, snacks and high-energy foods? It's easy to think this is simply a lack of willpower, but poor sleep can have a much bigger effect on your appetite than you might realise.

In this article, New Zealand Naturopath and Nutritionist Tracy Cowley explains how sleep influences hunger, food reward and blood sugar regulation, and why getting enough sleep should be part of the conversation when you're struggling with cravings, weight or metabolic health.