What to eat before, during and following a night shift
Good nutrition and hydration can be hard to achieve when working nights. Here is some practical advice to help you curb cravings and make healthy choices
Some 3.25 million people in the UK work night shifts, according to 2019 analysis by the Trades Union Congress.
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