She strongly believes in the mind-body connection and focuses on mental, physical, and emotional components of health.

you could find out more on her website at www.chelseastegmanrd.com.

What foods and nutrients can help with sleep?

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Studies have shown thatincreasing tryptophan-rich foods can help improve sleepdue to the increased production of melatonin.

Magnesium is a mineral that can help improve sleep, especially in warmer months.

According to Stegman, magnesium can help the body relax, which is necessary for appropriate sleep.

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Chelsea Stegman, MS, RD, LD is a Chicago-based dietitian that owns her own virtual practice, Chelsea Stegman Nutrition, LLC. She helps clients increase and manage energy, using nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, and lab testing to improve stress resilience and gut health. She strongly believes in the mind-body connection and focuses on mental, physical, and emotional components of health. You can find out more on her website at www.chelseastegmanrd.com.

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The dark chocolate contains magnesium, [while the] pumpkin seeds contain magnesium and tryptophan, Stegman says.

The full fat Greek yogurt contains tryptophan to help with sleep, and the cherries contain melatonin.

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Chelsea Stegman, MS, RD, LD is a Chicago-based dietitian that owns her own virtual practice, Chelsea Stegman Nutrition, LLC. She helps clients increase and manage energy, using nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, and lab testing to improve stress resilience and gut health. She strongly believes in the mind-body connection and focuses on mental, physical, and emotional components of health. You can find out more on her website at www.chelseastegmanrd.com.

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