Give in to your cravings in the middle of the night at the airport this year and opt for a meal rich in carbohydrates. That can reduce your jet lag.
Day and night Light signals our body to stay awake and dark signals to sleep. Yet our bodies become accustomed to a certain pattern, so that we do not necessarily feel awake in a different time zone with light. And tada:there's your jet lag.
Why do carbohydrates work against jet lag?
A discovery by Japanese researchers:Carbohydrates can reduce your jet lag because they help insulin production. Insulin helps to synchronize your inner clock with your meal times, which also adjusts your sleep pattern.
