Sleep: why you need good sleep to stay healthy

How many times have you found yourself finishing the workday but still having the energy to workout? As soon as the workout is over, we very often stumble upon our favorite TV series or a movie we have long wanted to watch and then go to sleep at an almost ungodly hour. Has this happened to you too? Let’s face it, with this rhythm, waking up becomes even more difficult, and many hours must pass…and several coffees to regain pace and energy!

Do you want to tell me that this is not the case?

This could be a classic day for someone who trains and follows all the daily habits, including those related to the nutritional aspect. In addition to dietary supplements and multivitamins, there is one food that is not only highly digestible but is also an ally of good rest: the Couscous Martino.

Read on to find out how to improve sleep and receive a quality, healthy product in the comfort of your own home!

The importance of sleep for our well-being

Athletes or not, sleep is a major determinant of our health and affects mental and physical performance. The reason is simple: a good (and long) night’s sleep invigorates body and mind, improves the ability to concentrate throughout the day. In addition, getting a good night’s sleep allows natural endogenous secretion of GH, the growth hormone, and promotes blood flow to muscles allowing for post-workout cellular repair.

What’s more, sleeping well protects and improves not only the muscles but also the brain. The latter, in fact, uses sleep to “clean itself” of waste products resulting from normal neuronal activity. This system is called “lymphatic”: it goes into action like software that cleanses the computer of malware and corrupt files as it sweeps away metabolic products accumulated in the wakefulness arc by detoxifying the brain. Some studies have even shown that in Alzheimer’s patients these byproducts are found in higher amounts but are not sufficiently eradicated by the lymphatic system.

Sleep better: 7 tips for daily routine

After delving deeper into all the benefits of sleep, here are seven tips you can apply to your daily routine to sleep better:

After 4 p.m. it is best to avoid caffeine and other exciting substances.
Once the day is over, it is good to plan for the next one and eliminate any work communications that may create stress.
If there is a chance, taking an afternoon rest (no more than thirty minutes) helps the central nervous system and will make the next few hours much more productive.
During dinner, consume carbohydrates that are not too heavy: in this case, Couscous Martino can come to your aid as it is light and digestible, can be combined with numerous seasonings and a good source of protein.
Working out at the end of the day may cause disturbed sleep due to the secretion of adrenaline and noradrenaline; it is good to finish the workout at least two hours before lying down.
From 8 p.m. onward limit exposure in front of monitors, much better to read rather than use iPads or cell phones.
There may be times or situations when falling asleep is really difficult: in this case, after consulting a doctor, you may consider taking supplements for a more peaceful and restorative rest.

Did you know that you can get Couscous directly to your home?

If you’re looking for a food perfect for post-workout meals, Couscous Martino is the one for you: if you can’t find it in a nearby store (check here), with a simple click you can choose the variant you like best and receive it conveniently at home.

The steps to finalize your purchase are very simple: select one or more Couscous to order, add the products to your “virtual cart,” and proceed with payment.

Shipping, wherever you are, is always free.You can buy your favorite Couscous but also try new ones, experimenting with lines you haven’t tried yet.

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