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How to organize a diet while working in a shift system
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1. Night shift
It is unnatural for an organism that is accustomed to activity during the day and rest during the night. Melatonin, called sleep, also has its daily cycle. Its levels under the influence of light stimuli decrease, whereas in the early hours of the day it increases and reaches its peak between 2 and 3 o'clock at night. However, it is unnaturally necessary for a body that is used to being active and resting at night to begin to change its body weight. It should also be necessary for the body to be able to recover from excessive body fat, which can lead to excessive daytime sleep deprivation.2. Work in the early hours of the morning
If you start work early in the morning, you should drink a warm drink and eat a light meal before you leave the house. It can be yogurt with onions, fruit and nuts or a vegetable salad with chicken. The body is not used to eating meals early because of the hormonal economy, and precisely cortisol, which is released around 6:00 a.m. and causes a hyperglycemic reaction that does not stimulate appetite.3. Problems with sleep
People working on shift should avoid excess coffee, sweetened and caffeinated beverages and sweeteners, especially at night. Excessive arousal with sugar or caffeine can cause problems with sleeping and decreased sleep quality. Also, acute spices have a stimulating effect on the body, so it is also advisable to avoid drinking them in the evening. Additionally, alcohol should be avoided.
