Why Men in the Restaurant Industry Struggle to Sleep
Men's Health, Stress mangement, Reducing Alcohol Jennifer Pitts Men's Health, Stress mangement, Reducing Alcohol Jennifer Pitts

Why Men in the Restaurant Industry Struggle to Sleep

One of the most common complaints I hear from restaurant professionals, especially men, is that they struggle to receive adequate sleep.

They often feel restless upon awakening and struggle with insomnia, causing them to toss and turn throughout the night.

“For optimal health, adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep, as recommended by the Sleep Research Society and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.”

Unfortunately, that is not always the case, especially when high stress levels are caused by working in the restaurant industry, which can impair the hormone cortisol's function.

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Beginner's Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Hospitality Professionals
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Beginner's Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Hospitality Professionals

I’m obsessed, absolutely obsessed with intermittent fasting as a hospitality professional.

I know what you're thinking: How is it even possible to get through a full shift without eating? Especially when your schedule flips between day and night.

Furthermore, how do you keep your blood sugar stable so that you're not indulging and craving refined carbohydrates and sugary foods mid-shift?

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How to Cut Down On Drinking by Rewiring the Brain
Jennifer Pitts Jennifer Pitts

How to Cut Down On Drinking by Rewiring the Brain

I’ve worked in restaurants for over 25 years and became all too familiar with late-night partying followed by rolling into the next shift, hoping it goes by quickly.

It wasn’t until my mid-thirties that I began to become aware that I’ve spent most of my life indulging in alcohol, and how acceptable and normal society made it, especially in hospitality culture.

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