
[313] - Vending Machine or Victory? - 3 Simple Rules for Night Shift Nutrition and Beating Midnight Cravings
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We share a simple, evidence‑based plan to beat midnight cravings by aligning food timing with your body clock. Learn how a pre‑shift dinner and a 2–4 a.m. snack swap stabilise energy, protect gut health, and end the vending‑machine spiral.
• Why circadian misalignment drives cravings and weight gain
• The case for a main pre‑shift dinner with lean protein and complex carbs
• How digestion slows overnight and what that means for food choices
• The 2–4 a.m. dip and a protein plus fibre snack strategy
• Practical non‑perishable options to replace vending‑machine sugar
• One small commitment this week to build momentum
• Workplace education options for teams needing structured support
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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.
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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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