Sleeping well, a continuous sleep for at least seven / eight hours a night, is one of the first things to worry about if we want to lose weight: a good sleep is in fact a friend of metabolism and hormonal health, because it helps to activate all those restorative processes which are useful for the body not to go into stress mode and balance energy levels. If we struggle to fall asleep or our sleep is intermittent, it is very likely that stress, especially cortisol, will affect both our day and the foods we prefer, pushing us to eat more sugar and contributing to the accumulation of fat. Unfortunately, this stress is not answered by avoiding sugars and carbohydrates in general, but relieving it thanks to sleep: Caloric and Food Restrictions Worsen the Situation, Instead of Solving It!
And at the table? Speaking of food, how to sleep well thanks to what we eat? Are there any food-only remedies that can help us sleep better and therefore lose weight? Here are some that can certainly reduce the problem, by acting on the stress and hyperactivity that stressed people feel, finding it difficult to fall asleep.

HOW TO SLEEP WELL THANKS TO FOOD!
Remedy number one: a level teaspoon of sugar and a pinch of salt, dissolved under the tongue at least twenty minutes to half an hour before going to bed. Especially if you are very stressed. The relaxing effect is immediate. Recommended by Ray Peat, physiologist specializing in hormones, thyroid and stress problems.
Remedy number two : nighttime snack made from whole, warm, cow’s or goat’s milk, with a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of whole salt. From the nutritionist of the Butter Nutrition blog, who reviews Ray Peat’s advice. Ideal for those with slow metabolism and hypothyroidism. Honey can be substituted for regular sugar