A Healthy Shift | The Shift Work Podcast

[390] - What Should You Eat on Night Shift? The Best Way to Eat When Working Nights

A Healthy Shift | The Shift Work Podcast

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Text me what you thought of the show 😊 What should you eat on night shift, and when should you eat when working nights? If you struggle with bloating, digestive problems, weight gain, low energy or cravings during night shift, the timing of your food may be part of the problem. In this episode, Roger Sutherland, Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and founder of A Healthy Shift, explains why eating on night shift is about more than calories and healthy food. You’ll learn how your circadian rhy...

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