We’ve learned what potentially causes low carb insomnia, as well as what forces work against resolving it. Low carb insomnia is often caused by a lack of isolated starches in the diet. But low-carb enthusiasts irresponsibly demonize starches, causing many people to feel they “must choose between sleep/anxiety and a healthy weight.”
This lemon cookie recipe is gluten-free, low carb, and keto friendly... The perfect brunch dessert for spring! Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and monkfruit until creamy. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the lemon zest, juice, vanilla extract and egg on low until well combined.
If you’ve suffered insomnia for two weeks and you believe that it is 100% the result of sugar or carb cessation, you are more likely to keep going because you don’t want to blow your investment. You see a new, improved you just over the horizon, however, a big potato could ruin it all and you’d be in the dismal position of starting over.
And its even worse, fructose, the chemical version of sugar commonly found in fruits, also tends to block serotonin when it is eaten in excess. Many people will tell you to “have a little honey before bed” to cure low carb insomnia. I’ve done it.