Start eating your way to better sleep by adding these relaxation-prompting, snooze-inducing foods to your plate.
Shortchanging your sleep makes you feel pretty crummy, but the impact is even worse than you may think.
But these two drinks aren’t your only options.
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Several nutrients have a positive effect on shut-eye.
Because of their high magnesium levels, almonds are one of the top foods that help you sleep better.
you could snack on almonds, mix them with yogurt, or sprinkle them on salads.
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Kiwi
Kiwiisn’t just a superfruit packed with fiber and antioxidants.
It also contains serotonin, a brain chemical known to regulate your sleep cycle.
This little green fruit can help you fall asleep and improve sleep quality.
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Chickpeas
Digging into that hummusnever sounded so good.
A 3.5-ounce portion of wild-caught salmon has 2.6 grams of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.
Mackerel is another great fatty fish for stress reduction (and sound sleep).
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(That’s right, carb lovers!
)Oatsare ahealthy whole grain source of carbohydratesand a good source of magnesium.
Get your day off to the right startand finishby enjoying a bowl ofovernight oatsfor breakfast.
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Citrus Fruits
High stress levels can also make it difficult to fall and stay asleep.
Good sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, clementines, lemons, and limes.
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