SLEEP ADVICE, FOOD TO HELP YOU SNOOZE

For better, faster and deeper yourself into sleep with these soothing snacks.
Turkey has the highest levels of tryptophan. Chicken, seafood and soybeans are close seconds. Soothing snacks. A slice of turkey and a slice of cheese, rolled up in a lettuce leaf; a handful of edamame, plus a few grilled shrimp.
Yogurt and other dairy products are also rich in sleep-prompting tryptophan. Soothing snacks: a blueberry and flax seed smoothie; a small bowl of yogurt with chopped walnuts and strawberries; a few whole-grain crackers spread with soft goat cheese.
Almonds and other nuts and seeds are rich in both tryptophan and nerve-calming magnesium. Soothing snacks: half an apple cut into wedges and spread with almond butter; a small dish of blackberries sprinkled with chopped cashews.
Beans and soy are high in B vitamins and magnesium, as well as tryptophan. Soothing snacks: a small dish of hummus with red pepper strips and celery for dipping; a quarter cup of black beans with a sprinkle of cheese and a slice of avocado.
Spinach and other leafy greens like chard, kale and collards, are loaded with both magnesium and B vitamins. Soothing snacks: a small bowl of chopped kale with feta cheese and almonds; a handful of spinach with turkey cubes.
What foods help you snooze. we’d love to hear from you.
have sweet dreams…