Enjoy these foods for better sleep

Hello,

Good sleep is vital for your overall health and well-being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults get at least seven hours of shuteye each night. Sleeping well is an important component to good health. It can enhance memory, improve mood and regulate appetite. It can also restore your vital organs like your heart; while you sleep, your body works to repair muscle, organs and other cells. Studies have linked poor sleep to an increased risk of heart disease and weight gain.

Many habits improve the quality of our sleep including avoiding electronic devices such as smart phones and TVs an hour or so before bed, following a consistent sleep schedule, keeping your bedroom dark (I love blackout shades) and sleeping in a cool, comfortable temperature. Creating calming rituals like taking a hot bath also helps us to get ready for bed.

Did you know, however, that what you eat can negatively affect your sleep? For example, avoiding large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bedtime is important.

In addition, certain foods contain natural substances that may help promote a good night’s sleep. While the research on sleep-inducing foods is inconclusive, in my latest piece for US News & World Report, I share 10 foods you can keep in your kitchen that may help you doze off. I hope you enjoy it and… sleep well tonight.

You can read the full article HERE.

Have a healthy–and restful!–week!

Warmly,

Lisa

Dr. Lisa Young

 

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