
[146] - Night Eating - The biological impacts on your health
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What if your night eating habits were silently sabotaging your health? Join me, Roger Sutherland, as we dissect the crucial findings from Peng Wang and colleagues' groundbreaking study on night eating and its dire consequences for shift workers. With four decades of experience as a law enforcement officer and a certified nutritionist, I bring you evidence-based strategies to break free from the night eating trap and reclaim your well-being.
This episode of A Healthy Shift unveils eye-opening data from a comprehensive study of 42,000 participants over almost 9 years, linking irregular night eating patterns to increased risks of cancer and diabetes. Discover why your late-night cravings for high-calorie, nutrient-dense snacks are more than just a bad habit, and learn practical tips to manage your hunger and energy levels. Don't let your demanding shift work dictate your health; tune in and equip yourself with strategies to thrive, both on and off the clock.
Study referred to:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38413565/
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Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.
After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Championsâ„¢ Framework.
Shift Work Championsâ„¢: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capability
Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au
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Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.
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