by Audra Starkey | Jan 17, 2020 | Mindset, Nutrition, Sleep
Ditching the processed foods not only help us to feel better (and shake off a few extra kilos!), but it also helps us to sleep better. This is because most processed foods are: Low in dietary fibre required to support optimal gut health. Poor gut health impacts the...
by Audra Starkey | Jan 13, 2020 | De-stress, Sleep
Going to bed stressed will make it near in possible for you to sleep, because the body is in a state of ‘fight or flight’. This fight or flight mode sends a signal to your brain that it’s actually not safe for you to sleep. Quite simply, you need to stay awake to...
by Audra Starkey | Dec 17, 2019 | Immunity, Nutrition, Sleep
Do you often find yourself bragging about your lack of sleep? Perhaps you’ve overheard a work colleague gloating about their ability to run on 4-5 hours of sleep? I know this sounds crazy, but I know plenty of people who do – even when working 24/7. The...
by Audra Starkey | Dec 3, 2019 | Nutrition, Sleep
This is why shift work and a diet high in refined and processed sugars is not a good mix. Results published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism identified how just one night of sleep deprivation caused a 40% reduction in the body’s...
by Audra Starkey | Nov 7, 2019 | HSW, Podcast
Are you a shift worker living in Brisbane or know someone who is? If so, this podcast is for you! In conjunction with the launch of my new book ‘Too Tired To Cook’, I’m super excited to announce my first ever Healthy Shift Worker Live Event in Brisbane,...
