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Food ideas for improved rest

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An evening ritual can include foods that help you get ready to rest. Consider yogurt topped with fresh mixed berries as an evening snack.
An evening ritual can include foods that help you get ready to rest. Consider yogurt topped with fresh mixed berries as an evening snack.
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Tart cherry juice is rich in melatonin.
Tart cherry juice is rich in melatonin.
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After dinner, pair a shot of cherry juice with walnuts, another good source of melatonin.
After dinner, pair a shot of cherry juice with walnuts, another good source of melatonin.
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Roast some chickpeas and enjoy with warm milk. Both are a source of the amino acid tryptophan.
Roast some chickpeas and enjoy with warm milk. Both are a source of the amino acid tryptophan.
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Add kiwi, a source of serotonin, to your rotation of nighttime snacks.
Add kiwi, a source of serotonin, to your rotation of nighttime snacks.
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Packed with magnesium, a quinoa salad with spinach, avocado and pumpkin seeds is a recipe for sleep success. Add toasted pine nuts as a flavor boost.
Packed with magnesium, a quinoa salad with spinach, avocado and pumpkin seeds is a recipe for sleep success. Add toasted pine nuts as a flavor boost.
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Bananas with peanut butter is also a magnesium-rich combination. It's helpful for those with diabetes, too.
Bananas with peanut butter is also a magnesium-rich combination. It's helpful for those with diabetes, too.
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Consider a pan-fried salmon steak for dinner. The fish protein contains an amino acid that could potentially relieve stress.
Consider a pan-fried salmon steak for dinner. The fish protein contains an amino acid that could potentially relieve stress.
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Whip up an omelet with herbs, microgreens and peas. If you're feeling fatigued, the eggs could improve your sleep quality.
Whip up an omelet with herbs, microgreens and peas. If you're feeling fatigued, the eggs could improve your sleep quality.
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A post-dinner snack of cheese can also help you get a better night's rest. Yes, please.
A post-dinner snack of cheese can also help you get a better night's rest. Yes, please.
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Unwind with a cup of herbal chamomile tea after a long, hectic day.
Unwind with a cup of herbal chamomile tea after a long, hectic day.
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A glass of warm golden milk with turmeric and spices is a soothing bedtime treat.
A glass of warm golden milk with turmeric and spices is a soothing bedtime treat.
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