Ready to catch some Zzzs?
Registered dietitians recommend stocking up and snacking on these foods for sleep.
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Whats more, somesnacks can even make you fall asleep fasterand stay asleep longer.
The trick is to keep it small and avoid foods high in carbs.
This rise in temperature can interfere with the natural drop in body temperature that helps initiate sleep.
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Then theres the fact that larger meals have a bigger impact on blood sugar.
If youre not sure where to start, youre in luck!
Ahead, find seven of the best foods for sleep thatll help you fall and stay asleep faster.
Nuts and seeds
Tryptophanandmagnesiumare nutrients that promote sleep, Maeng says.
Maeng recommends pumpkin seeds, aka pepitas, as her seed of choice.
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Turkey jerky
Maeng says turkey jerky is another snack rich in tryptophan.
Its also easy to eat, since it typically comes in small, single-serving sizes.
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In addition to being sleep-friendly, theyre also keto, paleo, gluten-free, and Whole30-approved.
Cherries
If you tend to crave tart snacks before bed, youre in luck.
According to Maeng, cherries are a naturallymelatonin-rich food.
Dark chocolate
More of a sweet tooth?
Dark chocolate can help improve sleep as it is high in magnesium, Maeng says.
Some studies show that lavender can help ease anxiety and its calming fragrance can improve sleep, she explains.
Avocados are high in magnesium and potassium which can help improve your sleep quality, she says.
However it can be tricky to get a perfectly ripe avocado so instead try single-serve avocado mash.
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With that in mind, she shares her five fundamentals for better sleep, below.
Aim to go to bed and wake up around the same time each day, she says.
Unplug
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Minimize screen time before bedthe artificial light interferes with our bodys production of melatonin, Kimball says.
Alcohol may help you fall asleep, but it can interfere with quality of sleep, Kimball says.
Instead, sip on the aforementioned cherry juice or lavender tea for a nightcap.
Of course, if youre taking sleep supplements, take them at night before bedtime.
Otherwise, make other supplements a morning ritual.
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