More Sleep, Less Fat By Dr. Asa Andrew

1. More Sleep, Less Fat By Dr. Asa Andrew

2. • A recent study indicates that sleep deprivation triggers a craving for junk
food.
A research report released by Columbia University in June 2012 points to a
correlation between not getting enough sleep and gaining unwanted pounds.
The evidence reinforces many clinical nutritionists’ long-held belief that
one’s appetite is closely linked to physical health.

3. • According to the Columbia University findings, sleep deprivation prompts
the brain to seek pleasurable stimuli, such as junk food.
The study utilized functional magnetic resonance imaging scans to monitor
brain activity associated with images of both healthy food and junk food.
When participants viewed the images after eight hours of sleep, their brains
registered more of an interest in healthy food.

4. • After the subjects slept for just four hours, however, the scans conveyed a
preference for foods such as sweets and fast food.
A similar study at the University of California, Berkeley, suggested that a
lack of sleep may also lead to difficulty in controlling unhealthy impulses,
further compounding the effects of sleep deprivation on appetite and overall
wellness.

5. •About Dr. Asa Andrew:
The Author of Empowering Your Health, Dr. Asa Andrew educates people about
health and wellness.
He founded the Integrated Health and Wellness Center, which focuses on well-
being for the “whole person.”
For more information about Dr. Asa Andrew, visit www.drasa.com.

6. •About Dr. Asa Andrew:
The Author of Empowering Your Health, Dr. Asa Andrew educates people about
health and wellness.
He founded the Integrated Health and Wellness Center, which focuses on well-
being for the “whole person.”
For more information about Dr. Asa Andrew, visit www.drasa.com.