People can get a better night’s sleep by switching to the Mediterranean diet, according to research. A study of over 65s found they slept sounder after eating meals rich in fruit, vegetables, and olive oil washed down with a small glass of wine. Poor sleep has been linked to memory problems and even Alzheimer’s disease. It also raises the risk of obesity and other health conditions. diet is widely used to describe a dietary pattern characterized by the abundance of plant foods, fruits, vegetables, cereals, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Olive oil is the principal source of fat. A Mediterranean diet also includes moderate amounts of dairy products, low to moderate amounts of fish and poultry, red meat in low amounts, and wine, consumed modestly.” A good night’s sleep is especially important to older adults because it helps improve concentration and memory formation. It also allows the body to repair any cell damage that occurred during the day and refreshes the immune system which in turn helps to prevent illnesses. “Some foods characterizing the Mediterranean dietary pattern, such as olives, some kinds of fish, and seasonal fruits, are good sources of melatonin. It has also been shown the older people get the more prone they are to sleep problems so the Mediterranean diet “might reach a plateau” when it no longer has an effect. She said poor sleep is linked to high levels of inflammation and oxidation which harm cells. they could mask the effect of the Mediterranean dietary pattern on sleep quality. Furthermore, although we excluded the individuals taking the most well-known categories of drugs affecting sleep, it remains a possibility that other drugs might indirectly affect sleep.”
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