THE SUN
THERE is nothing quite like the sound of your partner’s deafening snores keeping you up into the wee hours.
But as annoying as it is for you, snoring also puts your other half’s health at risk.
Obstructive sleep apnoea, which causes people to wheeze loudly through the night, increases their chances of several killer diseases.
Not all snorers have the condition, but the two often go hand-in-hand.
It leaves sufferers at risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Sleep apnoea, or snoring, is usually treated with lifestyle changes like losing weight, giving up smoking or reducing how much you drink – but alterations to your diet can help too.
Ashleigh Tosh, a health and nutrition expert at Prepped Pots powered by Musclefood, has shared some foods your loved one should cut out to reduce the racket they make at night.
1. Dairy
Eating dairy products like yoghurt, cheese, and ice cream before bedtime can aggravate the annoying habit.
“This is because the lactose found in dairy products increases the production of mucus which can contribute to snoring,” Ashleigh said.
2. Sugary foods and drinks
We’re always being told to cut down our sugar intake generally.
A diet high in the sweet stuff has been linked to insulin resistance, which is a precursor to type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and cardiovascular disease.
3. Wheat
Processed wheat, found in most breads, pastries and baked goods, can contribute to inflammation in the airways and sinuses, which can worsen snoring.
Wheat-based products can also increase the molecules that cause mucus production, according to Ashleigh.
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