Madiha Yaqoob
Do you think that brushing your teeth and washing your face are the only things you need to do before going to bed? There are a lot of other things that you can do in order to stay healthy. Your body is at work from the time the alarm goes off in the morning therefore, before going to bed you have a great opportunity to take care of yourself.
Following are the few beneficial habits that you should adopt at night for living a healthy life:
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Stop eating after 8 PM:
Experts have suggested that for maintaining a healthy body it is necessary that you stop eating three hours before going to bed. As most people sleep around 10 p.m. or 11 p.m., it has been advised to refrain from eating after 8 p.m.
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Having more green tea:
It is a misconception among many people that having tea after dinner helps them to digest the food better. Research has shown that when you take caffeine after your meal, it takes your stomach longer to digest the food than its normal time. Therefore, it is better to drink green tea as it helps to digest food better and aids constipation.
When you are getting good quality sleep, it helps to fight food cravings late at night. Therefore, it is always advised to make healthy choices before going to bed and reduce any chances of food cravings that include extra dollops of desserts or fast food.
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Have cottage cheese:
Cottage cheese is something that has been recommended by many dietitians and is believed to be best as a small snack before going to bed. Cottage cheese is high in protein and helps to maintain an active metabolism that makes you feel energetic when you wake up.
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Take time to relax:
Before going to bed, you have to bring your mind into a calm and peaceful state. This can be done if you stop using any digital devices an hour before sleeping and practice meditation or bedtime yoga to relax.
