Megan Perez, dietitian at Nourishing Minds Nutrition, is back on the podcast today sharing her insight into why sleep matters for your overall health and wellness and how to improve it.   Topics discussed: Why sleep is important for our health and functioning How sleep affects hormones and digestion Why it has made such an impact on my health and in my life recently Common reasons we have trouble sleeping How sleep is impacted by our circadian rhythm and the four cycles of sleep. The negative effects of lack of sleep Megan’s top tips for improving your sleep quantity and quality   Resources discussed in this episode: Studies referenced: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5123208/ https://www.wageningenacademic.com/doi/pdf/10.3920/BM2016.0150 Sleep Smarter Book NWP Episode 27: How to Improve the Quality of Your Sleep   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. Join our FREE tribe for like-minded women, the Nourishing Minds Tribe.   Let’s hang out! Connect with us: Meg’s Instagram Meg’s Website Victoria’s Instagram Victoria’s Website Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram