E227 - Do Carbs Before Bed Improve Sleep?

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens discuss the impact of carbohydrates on sleep quality, exploring various mechanisms, the timing and type of carbohydrates, and practical recommendations for incorporating carbs into the evening routine.  (00:27) - Mechanisms and Research Background (02:14) - High GI vs Low GI Carbohydrates (6:00) - Carbohydrate Quantity  (6:48) - Potential Downsides to Adding Carbs Before Bed  (8:55) - Practical Recommendations  (10:23) - Tart Cherry Juice WEBSITE:  https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST:  https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutritio Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Billy Sullivan @billysullivan.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan