Gallbladder disease is more common in the obese. It is twice as common in women -- especially women who have had multiple childbirths. Most with gallstone disease are over the age of 40. Gallstones are hard masses of cholesterol or bile accumulating in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is just below the liver and above the pancreas. It stores bile juices secreted from the liver and used in the process of digesting food.
Blood glucose control can affect your sleep. Sleep can affect your blood sugar levels and your blood glucose control can also affect your sleep, which results in trouble sleeping.
Does eating bananas slow your metabolism and/or help you sleep? I was told by a friend that the tryptophan in bananas slows your metabolism, and should be limited to one a day before going to bed. Imagine if a fairy godmother created meal plans and shopping lists tailored to you.