Sparta Dietitian and Bestselling Author Launches New Book Connecting Sleep, Metabolism and Weight Loss

SPARTA, N.J. — Sparta resident, nationally recognized registered dietitian and diabetes educator Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES, will release her newest book, The Sleepdemic Solution: The 7-Day Reset to Fix Your Sleep, Restore Your Metabolism, and Lose Weight Without Fighting Your Body, on September 15, 2026.

After nearly two decades of working with individuals struggling with weight, blood sugar, energy and nutrition, Palinski-Wade began noticing an often-overlooked piece of the puzzle: sleep.

“We spend so much time talking about what to eat and how much to exercise, but sleep is often treated as an afterthought,” said Palinski-Wade. “Yet when you’re exhausted, everything from hunger and cravings to blood sugar and energy can become harder to manage. I wanted to give people a realistic way to bring all of those pieces together.”

In The Sleepdemic Solution, Palinski-Wade explores the connection between sleep, circadian rhythm, nutrition, blood sugar and metabolic health. At the center of the book is her SLEEP System, a five-part framework that uses meal timing, strategic light exposure, balanced blood sugar, sleep-supporting foods and practical nighttime routines to help readers create a healthier daily rhythm.

The book includes a structured 7-day reset along with meal plans, shopping lists, recipes and strategies for navigating real-life sleep disruptors including stress, menopause, shift work, parenting, travel and irregular schedules.

The message, Palinski-Wade says, is not about creating another rigid health plan.

“The goal isn’t perfection, and it definitely isn’t another extreme diet,” she said. “It’s about understanding the signals your body responds to and making small, realistic changes that can support better sleep, steadier energy and long-term metabolic health.”

A longtime New Jersey nutrition expert and founder of Vernon Nutrition Center, Palinski-Wade has built her career helping individuals and families make health changes that fit into real life. She is the bestselling author of multiple books, including 2 Day Diabetes Diet and the Belly Fat Diet For Dummies.

Palinski-Wade is also a nationally recognized media expert and TEDx speaker whose nutrition expertise has been featured on Good Morning America, The Doctors, The Dr. Oz Show, QVC and in outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post and USA Today.

The Sleepdemic Solution is available for preorder now and will launch on September 15, 2026, through major book retailers.

For more information about the book, visit Sleepdemic.com.