09/08/2025
Dietary Tips for Better Sleep 💤🍎🥑
Having a balanced "healthy" meal before winding down may sound simple but there's a possibility that you could be hindering your night's rest. Americans tend to eat higher amounts of processed foods, bigger portions of red meat, as well as a ton of added sugars.
Researchers, or dietitians have managed to study how nutrients we take in play a role while sleeping. These nutrients can not only affect our digestive system, but our neurological system as well. The most beneficial diets or meal choices are those which are whole foods that are fruit/vegetable dominant, as well as higher in fiber.
Foods high in tryptophan, magnesium, and melatonin are all highly recommended to help promote better sleep. The key is to stir far from any foods that might be overstimulating (caffeine), are too acidic (spicy) causing indigestion/gas, high in sugars, or large meals with high fats.
Suggested Foods Are:
🔹Fruits (bananas, cherries, kiwi, pineapple)
🔹Vegetables (spinach, kale, broccoli, tomatoes)
🔹Nuts/Legumes (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, beans)
🔹Fermented Foods (kefir, miso, Greek yogurt)
🔹Meats (turkey, lamb)
🔹Fish (salmon, oysters)
🔹Grains (oats, brown rice)
🔹Seeds (chia, pumpkin, sunflower, sesame)
🔹Dark chocolate!! 🍫
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