Lack of Sleep Makes You Crave More Junk Food: Study

Having even one night without sleep leads people to view junk food more favourably, research suggests.

Yes, we all know adequate sleep is important. Being sleep deprived makes us grumpy, tired, and act like a sloth bear throughout the day.

Now, add to it the risk of obesity. Earlier studies have sufficiently shown that sleep loss is associated with increased risk of obesity by demonstrating correlations between sleep duration and change in body mass index or body fat percentage. They have also spoken about the possible impact it can have on hormone levels, and thus affecting how hungry people end up feeling.

A recent study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, established a connection between lack of sleep and the tendency to view unhealthy snacks more favorably.