Understanding the Cycle of Sleep, Exercise, and Diet

Over the past couple of decades, renowned researcher Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge has uncovered fascinating links between how we sleep and what we eat, revealing how these two lifestyle factors influence energy balance, cardiovascular health, and metabolic function.

In this episode we’ll explore Dr. St-Onge’s findings on sleep regularity and its association with reduced mortality risk, providing actionable insights for optimizing your lifestyle. With a focus on combining rigorous methodologies and controlled dietary interventions, her research sheds light on the complex mechanisms connecting sleep, diet, and metabolic health.

Timestamps:

• [03:39] Dr. St-onge's academic journey and evolution of her research interests
• [07:03] Overcoming methodological challenges in sleep and nutrition research
• [10:20] The importance of sleep regularity for health
• [15:44] Exploring the bidirectional connection between diet and sleep
• [23:40] Unpacking the mechanisms linking diet to sleep quality
• [37:33] Practical recommendations for optimizing sleep and diet

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• Article: How Sleep & Nutrition Interact – Alan Flanagan, PhD
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