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10/6/2017

Eat Your Way To A Better Sleep

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I don’t know about you, but I’m finding this time of year to be extra busy. With all of the back-to-school activities, full weekdays, and my son’s hockey on both Saturday’s and Sundays, with a lot of early morning practices, I’m already starting to feel drained.

​(Don't feel like reading? No worries, just watch the video above for the same content)

With all of this busyness as well as the role of hockey mom, it’s a balance of making sure I take care of my needs and make sure I’m getting enough sleep.

I’m sure a lot of you can relate, and you don’t have to be a hockey mom to have a busy schedule and a lot of balancing going on between work and family activities.

Did you know that just two nights of poor sleep can equate to lost productivity, lowered immunity and slow response time? Just two. I’m sure a lot of us have missed more sleep than that. To make matters worse, it also leads to weight gain, imbalanced hormones and premature aging.

Click HERE to view my video on "The Link Between Exhaustion And Weight Gain."

And if you’ve had a few restless nights, it’s really hard to catch up on missed sleep.

While there are other factors at play, including stress and the atmosphere in your room, if you’re looking for a better sleep there are a few foods that can lend a hand.

You can try adding these foods to your diet:
  1. 1.Green, leafy veggies – Leafy greens contain vitamin C, which is often too low in people who wake up throughout the night.  vitamin C rich foods include things like, strawberries, kiwi, citrus fruits and  bell peppers
  2. Brazil nuts, halibut or Tuna– The rich selenium content in these foods will help regulate sleep, immunity and thyroid hormone.
  3. Whole grains – Whole grains like quinoa, oats, buckwheat and spelt can boost your magnesium levels for a more restful sleep.  They’re also great as a bedtime snack.
  4. Wild caught salmon or Walnuts – Their high levels of omega-3 essential fats have proven to help people have deeper sleep.
  5. Eggs – Egg yolks contain vitamin D, which your body needs for good sleep.

Remember, too, that eating too much before bed can disrupt your sleep.  Try to eat your last meal 3-4 hours before you go to bed, and keep bedtime snacks small.

As always, if you have questions or comments please leave them below.

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​May Anne xo

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