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5 Foods to Help You Get Better Sleep
Tryptophan isn't just in turkey. Combined with complex carbs you can be sleepy in no time.
Dietitian Gloria Tsang, founder of nutrition network HealthCastle.com and author of Go UnDiet: 50 Small Actions for Lasting Weight Loss, says the following evening snacks will help you have better sleep.
- Six whole grain crackers with one ounce mozzarella cheese
- One small bran muffin with a cup of milk or a handful of peanuts, cashews, or almonds
- Half a cup of whole grain cereal or oatmeal with a cup of milk or yogurt
- One slice whole wheat bread or half a whole grain pita with two ounces of sliced turkey breast (not deli slices) or low-fat egg salad
- Half a whole grain English muffin with two tablespoons of hummus
Do you have any tricks to a better night's sleep? Tell us what works for you in comments.
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