One surprising food could help you sleep through the night, dietitian says
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Key Points:
- Registered dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade highlights that certain foods, especially those combining lean proteins, slow-digesting carbohydrates, and healthy fats, can stabilize blood sugar and improve sleep quality.
- Tart cherries and 100% tart cherry juice, rich in melatonin and compounds that extend its effects, may modestly enhance sleep duration and quality, with recommended intake of 4 to 6 ounces for insomnia sufferers.
- Foods rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, such as nuts, seeds, olive oil, and avocados, support restful sleep by reducing inflammation in the body.
- Caffeine negatively impacts sleep quality, especially when consumed in the afternoon or evening; experts advise stopping caffeine intake about 10 hours before bedtime and limiting daily intake to 300 milligrams or less.
- Excessive caffeine triggers stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which increase inflammation and fat storage, further disrupting restorative sleep.
