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Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

Dr Michael Mosley shares four foods that will help you sleep and help with weight loss

If you're trying to lose weight but you're not getting enough sleep, it can sabotage your efforts. Several studies have found that poor sleep can lead to weight gain because if you're tired you're more likely to make bad food choices.

Diet guru Dr Michael Mosley, creator of the 5:2 and Fast 800 diets, has shared three foods that could help you sleep, which in turn makes it more likely you'll make healthier choices the next day.

Lack of sleep intensifies the hunger hormone ghrelin, which is produced by the stomach. That means if you're getting poor sleep quality, you're more likely to gain weight.

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