A New Jersey-based registered dietitian has outlined a "seven-day reset" combining sleep, nutrition and lifestyle changes, which she says helped test panel participants sleep better, stabilise blood sugar and lose weight. Erin Palinski-Wade, a certified diabetes care specialist and author of "The Sleepdemic Solution," structured the approach around the acronym SLEEP, covering meal timing, light exposure, mindful eating and blood sugar balance.

The five steps are:
– Set your rhythm – eat meals at consistent times to avoid blood sugar swings and signal to the body that it's time to wind down at night
– Leverage light – get natural sunlight within an hour of waking, and dim lights/avoid screens in the evening to support the circadian rhythm
– Eat with intention – choose foods containing serotonin, tryptophan and anti-inflammatory nutrients that aid sleep
– Even out blood sugar – combine lean protein, healthy fats and fibre throughout the day to keep levels steady
– Power [details cut off in source article]
Palinski-Wade said panel members, including shift workers, mothers and long-term insomniacs, reported falling asleep faster and feeling more rested within two to three days; some with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes saw improved blood sugar, and one participant lost up to seven pounds (partly water weight) in the first week. Experts still advise consulting a healthcare professional before making significant changes to sleep, diet or lifestyle.