(File Photo)For postmenopausal women struggling with sleep, the right diet might actually help. According to a report in The New York Times, which quotes a study, 77,860 postmenopausal women were examined and it was concluded that when they consumed foods with a low glycaemic index, there was a lesser risk of suffering from insomnia. The same report points out that foods with low glycemic indexes like nuts, vegetables and wholegrain breads consist of carbohydrates. However, some low-glycaemic index foods, like dairy and whole grains are not linked to reduced insomnia. “Randomised controlled trials examining dietary patterns in relation to insomnia are needed to clarify these findings,” the authors commented.

Source: Indian Express December 30, 2019 11:03 UTC