Eating at bedtime can have an undeservedly bad press. If the snack of choice contains protein, calcium and tryptophan, and is easily digestible there are actually a number of health benefits to bedtime snacking.
Although we now think of pyjamas as nightwear, did you know that they were originally the ultimate daytime loungewear? We’re not sure when pyjamas turned to being solely nightwear, but we think it’s a shame!
Cotton is such a part of everyday life that you might never have stopped to think how amazing it is. There’s much more to cotton that meets the eye, though – here are five things you may not have known about this extraordinary plant.
There are many factors that go into getting a good night’s sleep and most of them are well known. We know that we shouldn’t be drinking caffeine too close to bedtime, and that we should be getting plenty of fresh air and exercise as well as a healthy diet. Here’s one that you may not have considered, though – your nightwear!
While some experts swear by drinking a cupful as a sleep aid, others advise steering clear. We have gathered up all the facts so that you can judge for yourself.