The pressures of modern day life make a sound night’s sleep an increasingly difficult challenge; shortfalls in the recommended seven hours sleep per night are often attributed to longer working hours, distractions from technology – particularly smart phones, and excessive caffeine consumption.
Through the project, the hotel strives to welcome all guests with a night of quality sleep.
Executive chef Garry Hollihead has worked with nutritional therapist Jeannette Hyde to design the Sleep Menu, available in The Northall restaurant, which will be offering a selection of food and drink to ensure hotel guests, and visiting diners, have the best possible chance of a good night’s rest.
The first rule is to include a portion of protein with each meal, which helps to balance blood sugar levels and avoid cravings for stimulants which may be unhelpful to relaxation. Secondly, foods rich in proteins containing amino acid tryptophan are beneficial in the last meal of the day, as tryptophan is used to make the sleep hormone melatonin.
Foods such as salmon, haddock, eggs, pumpkin seeds and walnut oil are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids and important for brain health. Lastly, foods rich in magnesium help to relax the muscles and mind. Ahhhh.
When: Ongoing
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