THE BEST FOODS TO EAT BEFORE BED

Tossing and turning at night? Unable to fall asleep? Groggy in the morning?

Poor sleep can make everything else in life feel wrong. 

You’ve probably tried all the usual recommendations: block out the light; turn off devices; follow a schedule; etc. But what if the foods you eat could be affecting your sleep?

An article recently published in Nutrients reviewed 32 different studies on sleep and diet. Here’s what they found to improve sleep:

👍 Tryptophan-rich foods (like seeds, cheese, and meats)

👍 Zinc supplements and zinc-rich foods (like oysters)

👍 Phlorotannins (a supplement derived from brown algae)

👍 Chlorophytum bovivilianum and Velvet Bean supplements

👍 Cherries (Jerte Valley cherries and Montmorency tart cherries)

There was mixed evidence on what balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fat is best for sleep. Some studies showed carbohydrates to help, but others showed potential benefits of ketosis. 🤔

The reason foods and nutrients have such an effect on sleep is probably because of their influence on serotonin and melatonin. The more we can boost our melatonin levels at night, the sounder we’ll sleep. 😴

Tell me—what about sleep do you struggle with most?