{"id":6978,"date":"2023-08-30T02:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T19:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6978"},"modified":"2023-08-30T02:18:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T19:18:00","slug":"7-best-foods-for-sleep-you-can-buy-in-bulk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6978","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Foods for Sleep You Can Buy in Bulk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Living in the busy world that we do, it\u2019s all too common that we find ourselves working later and eating even later. Once upon a time, dietitians warned about the potential side effects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/myths-about-eating-and-sleep\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/myths-about-eating-and-sleep\/\">eating too close to bedtime<\/a>, noting symptoms like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bed-rotting\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bed-rotting\/\"> disrupted sleep<\/a> and *gasp* potential weight gain.<\/p>\n<p>While that&#8217;s partially still true for consuming large meals right before going to sleep, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4425165\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4425165\/\">recent studies<\/a> have shown that eating small, single-nutrient snacks or meals around 150 calories can actually <em>boost<\/em> muscle protein synthesis and cardiometabolic health. What\u2019s more, some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/magnesium-rich-snacks-on-amazon\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/magnesium-rich-snacks-on-amazon\/\">snacks can even make you fall asleep faster<\/a> and stay asleep longer. The trick is to keep it small and avoid foods high in carbs.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u201cWhen you eat a large meal, your body initiates the process of digestion, which requires a lot of energy and can increase your core body temperature,\u201d explains author and registered dietitian,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelsea-nutrition.com\/dietitians-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.chelsea-nutrition.com\/dietitians-2\"> Jennifer Maeng<\/a>, RD, CNSC, who is also the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelsea-nutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.chelsea-nutrition.com\/\">Chelsea Nutrition<\/a> in New York City. \u201cThis rise in temperature can interfere with the natural drop in body temperature that helps initiate sleep. Digestive processes can also lead to discomfort, bloating, and even heartburn, making it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s the fact that larger meals have a bigger impact on blood sugar. \u201cWhen blood sugar levels spike and then drop rapidly, it can disrupt sleep patterns, causing awakenings and reducing the overall quality of sleep,\u201d Maeng warns. Because of this, she recommends saving large meals for at least a few hours before bed and only lightly snacking on nutritious foods as the night unwinds. If you\u2019re not sure where to start, you\u2019re in luck! Ahead, find seven of the best foods for sleep that&#8217;ll help you fall and stay asleep faster. The best part? You can buy them in bulk online, so you never run out of midnight snacks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bulk-snacks-for-sleep\/\" current-title=\"7 Sneaky Snacks That Are Good for Sleep\u2014And That You Can Buy in Bulk Online\" current-image=\"snacks-for-sleep-feature-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-03-01\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bulk-snacks-for-sleep\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bulk-snacks-for-sleep\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bulk-snacks-for-sleep\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Nuts and seeds<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/turkey-tryptophan-sleep-facts\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/turkey-tryptophan-sleep-facts\/\">Tryptophan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/magnesium-for-sleep\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/magnesium-for-sleep\/\">magnesium<\/a> are nutrients that promote sleep, Maeng says. Nuts and seeds\u2014such as pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, almonds, cashews, and peanuts\u2014are natural sources of such nutrients. As a result, these snacks can promote the production of serotonin and melatonin, which are important sleep-regulating hormones, she reveals.<\/p>\n<p>Maeng recommends pumpkin seeds, aka pepitas, as her seed of choice. \u201cPumpkin seeds are naturally high in tryptophan, as well as zinc, copper, and selenium, which can also improve sleep quality,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h2>Turkey jerky<\/h2>\n<p>Maeng says turkey jerky is another snack rich in tryptophan. It\u2019s also easy to eat, since it typically comes in small, single-serving sizes. Consider Chomps&#8217; &#8220;chomplings,&#8221; which are small, bite-sized free ranger jerky sticks you can leave on your nightstand for when cravings kick in. In addition to being sleep-friendly, they&#8217;re also keto, paleo, gluten-free, and Whole30-approved. Just please remember to brush your teeth when you&#8217;re finished&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: acumin-pro-condensed, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600;\">Cherries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you tend to crave tart snacks before bed, you\u2019re in luck. According to Maeng, cherries are a natural source of melatonin. \u201cYou can buy frozen tart cherries and make a compote to spread on a piece of whole wheat toast or you can blend frozen cherries for two minutes in a blender to make a quick sorbet,\u201d she says. \u201cYou can also purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/tart-cherry-juice-drink-recipes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/tart-cherry-juice-drink-recipes\/\">tart cherry juice<\/a> and add about an ounce of juice to eight ounces of warm water to drink it as a tea.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If that sounds like your cup of tea (lol), buy a six-pack of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09BYLDX1C%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11519-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fbulk-snacks-for-sleep%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbulk-snacks-for-sleep%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09BYLDX1C\">Cheribundi&#8217;s Pure Tart Cherry Juice<\/a> ($51) and get to brewing.<\/p>\n<h2>Dark chocolate<\/h2>\n<p>More of a sweet tooth? \u201cDark chocolate can help improve sleep as it is high in magnesium,\u201d Maeng says. However, if the dark chocolate you love is high in sugar, she warns that it won\u2019t deliver the sleep-boosting benefits you\u2019re hoping for. That said, she recommends opting for 70 percent dark chocolate or higher, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FHu-Kitchen-Chocolate-Simple-Ounce%2Fdp%2FB07FYYNSY1%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11519-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fbulk-snacks-for-sleep%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbulk-snacks-for-sleep%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hu-Kitchen-Chocolate-Simple-Ounce\/dp\/B07FYYNSY1\">Hu Simple Dark Chocolate 70% Cacao<\/a> ($6) and only eating one or two squares.<\/p>\n<h2>Lavender tea<\/h2>\n<p>As delicious as dark chocolate is on its own, Maeng says it\u2019s even better when paired with lavender tea, if better sleep is the goal. \u201cSome studies show that lavender can help ease anxiety and its calming fragrance can improve sleep,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<h2>Avocado<\/h2>\n<p>For a slightly heartier snack, Maeng says to try veggies or a slice of whole wheat toast paired with mashed avocado. \u201cAvocados are high in magnesium and potassium which can help improve your sleep quality,\u201d she says. \u201cHowever it can be tricky to get a perfectly ripe avocado so instead try single-serve avocado mash.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Kiwi fruit<\/h2>\n<p>Sticking to produce, registered dietitian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mollykimball.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mollykimball.com\/\">Molly Kimball<\/a>, RD, CSSD, who is a <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fshareasale.com%2Fr.cfm%3Fb%3D999%26u%3D2520112%26m%3D88508%26afftrack%3DSTMSFD-1108170%26urllink%3Dus.catalinacrunch.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbulk-snacks-for-sleep%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/us.catalinacrunch.com\/\">Catalina Crunch<\/a> ambassador, says that kiwi fruit is rich in serotonin. \u201cAdding a snack of kiwi fruit an hour or so before bedtime may help to improve the time it takes to fall asleep, total sleep time, and overall sleep quality,\u201d she says. \u201cPair with a source of protein and fat (think 2-percent Greek yogurt) to help buffer the impact on glucose levels.\u201d Or, eat it on its own\u2014you can even buy dried kiwi fruit to leave in your bedside table, so you can just snack and snooze.<\/p>\n<h2>Other sneaky *free* ways to boost a good night&#8217;s sleep<\/h2>\n<p>While knowing what to snack on can certainly improve your sleep, there are other lifestyle factors that play a role. \u201cWe know that lack of sleep is linked to issues like depression, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, so anything we can do to support a better night\u2019s sleep is well worth the effort,\u201d Kimball says.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, she shares her five fundamentals for better sleep, below.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Set a schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Setting a sleep schedule that you regularly stick to can be a game-changer for getting good rest. \u201cAim to go to bed and wake up around the same time each day,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Unplug<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sorry\u2014but the TikTok scrolling will have to wait. \u201cMinimize screen time before bed\u2014the artificial light interferes with our body\u2019s production of melatonin,\u201d Kimball says. Try to put your phone down a half hour before bedtime to give your brain the chance to unwind and unplug.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Reconsider that nightcap<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While a glass of wine or beer can make you feel sleepy at first, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily lend itself to a restful night of Zzzs. \u201cAlcohol may help you fall asleep, but it can interfere with quality of sleep,\u201d Kimball says. Instead, sip on the aforementioned cherry juice or lavender tea for a nightcap.<\/p>\n<h3><strong style=\"font-family: acumin-pro-condensed, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;\">Dial back the caffeine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cLimit your caffeine intake to less than 300 milligrams daily (approximately three cups of coffee), and limit caffeine after lunchtime,\u201d Kimball recommends.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Supplement wisely<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re taking a multivitamin or daily supplement, try scheduling them for after breakfast, or earlier in the day. \u201cTaking supplements like B vitamins and\/or multivitamins close to bedtime may make it harder to fall asleep,\u201d she warns. Of course, if you&#8217;re taking sleep supplements, take them at night before bedtime. 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