{"id":12066,"date":"2017-08-22T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T17:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smartstarttohealth.com\/?p=12066"},"modified":"2017-08-22T10:00:51","modified_gmt":"2017-08-22T17:00:51","slug":"high-protein-diet-may-help-you-get-better-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wisebusinessuniversity.com\/blog\/health\/daily-nutrition\/high-protein-diet-may-help-you-get-better-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Protein Diet May Help You Get Better Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lose Weight and Sleep Better?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Not only will you lose weight you can also get a better night’s sleep. A new study shows this not only gives you a slimmer body you can sleep like a caveman.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s the finding of two new Purdue University studies that show going on a high-protein weight loss plan improves sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the first study, 14 overweight men and women increased their protein intake while reducing overall calories. This had the effect of lowering carbohydrates. At the end of a month, the participants sleep improved by 8% based on a sleep questionnaire.<\/span><\/p>\n

The second study followed dieters for four months. Researchers divided 44 obese or overweight people into two groups.<\/span><\/p>\n

One group ate their usual amount of protein while reducing calories. The other subjects doubled their protein intake while also reducing overall calories.<\/span><\/p>\n

While both groups lost weight there were even greater results.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the beginning of the study, both groups\u2019 sleep quality was the same. But by the fourth month, the high-protein group was sleeping longer and more soundly. Their sleep improved by 35%. In addition to better sleep they also found there their daytime alertness and performance was greatly improved.<\/span><\/p>\n

The regular protein group did not show similar results. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has declared lack of sleep a huge public health problem. It estimates up to 70 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sleep like a caveman\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

High-protein, low-carb Paleo-style diet has long been recommended for weight loss and overall improved health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a Paleo diet summary:<\/span><\/p>\n