{"id":9722,"date":"2024-01-06T20:05:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T13:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9722"},"modified":"2024-01-06T20:05:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T13:05:31","slug":"7-daily-nutrition-practices-for-deeper-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9722","title":{"rendered":"7 Daily Nutrition Practices for Deeper Sleep"},"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=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">W<\/span>e all have heard how important it is to get seven to eight hours of sleep per night, but we don\u2019t always hear about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nutrients-for-sleep\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nutrients-for-sleep\/\">importance of your sleep <em>quality<\/em><\/a>. Research shows that getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/signs-of-poor-sleep-quality\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/signs-of-poor-sleep-quality\/\">deep sleep is incredibly vital for our health<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>Deep sleep is defined by the presence of rapid eye-movement, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sleep-products\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sleep-products\/\">REM sleep<\/a>. This type of sleep has been linked to better cognition, memory, energy levels, and many of the other health benefits\u2014however, keep in mind that it takes some time to actually fall into REM sleep. (Deep sleep like this happens on a cycle that takes a couple hours of sleeping before it sets in.) \u201cREM sleep is critical for emotional processing and memory,&#8221; says\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maramcstay.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.maramcstay.com\">Mara McStay<\/a>, MS, RDN. &#8220;More REM sleep also means you\u2019ll wake up feeling more refreshed and have higher energy levels.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sounds nice, no? In hopes of helping you land the juiciest, most joyfully restful sleep of your life, dietitian experts are sharing exactly what best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/tart-cherry-juice-vs-chamomile-tea\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/tart-cherry-juice-vs-chamomile-tea\/\">practices they recommend for better rest (and REM cycles)<\/a>. Trust: There are a handful of helpful dos and don\u2019ts when it comes to nutrition practices for deeper sleep\u2014and they&#8217;re all just as simple as counting sheep.<\/p>\n<h2>7 RD-approved daily nutrition practices for deeper sleep<\/h2>\n<h3>Eat Enough Throughout The Day<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most underrated ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/tips-for-sleep-difficulties\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/tips-for-sleep-difficulties\/\">get deeper sleep<\/a> is to eat enough food to fuel your body during the day. Why? Because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wake-up-hungry\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wake-up-hungry\/\">undernourished bodies tend to experience poor sleep<\/a>.<\/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 text-h5 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nutrition-practices-deeper-sleep\/\" current-title=\"Behold: The Best Nutrition Practices for Getting Better Sleep, According to 15 Registered Dietitians\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stocksy_txp69a2ef65fee300_Small_4780941-425x285_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-07-06\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nutrition-practices-deeper-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\/nutrition-practices-deeper-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\/nutrition-practices-deeper-sleep\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cEating enough food is an often overlooked factor in getting high-quality and adequate sleep,&#8221; says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholeyogird.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.thewholeyogird.com\">Caroline Young<\/a>, MS, RD, RYT, owner of Whole Self Nutrition. &#8220;If you are under-eating or skipping whole essential food groups like carbohydrates, you will have a harder time falling asleep or staying asleep. You need to be nourished for the rest-and-digest part of your nervous system to be activated, which is essential for sound sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;If you are under-eating or skipping whole essential food groups like carbohydrates, you will have a harder time falling asleep or staying asleep.\u201d<br \/>\u2014Caroline Young, RD<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>That being said, there is somewhat of a \u201cGoldilocks Phenomenon\u201d that can happen when it comes to eating before bed, because eating <em>right<\/em> before bed can impede your ability to get quality sleep. Striking the balance between eating enough throughout the day but avoiding overeating before bed will help ensure you have better sleep.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFocus on not going to bed too hungry or full. I recommend having your last meal two to three hours before going to sleep and then having a snack an hour or so before bed, because trying to sleep when you&#8217;re too hungry can keep you up. Conversely, trying to sleep when you&#8217;re too full could lead to being uncomfortable and may contribute to heartburn. Experiment with what feels right to you,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easenutritiontherapy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.easenutritiontherapy.com\">Shannon Western<\/a>, a nutrition counselor at Ease Nutrition Therapy.<\/p>\n<h3>Consider Limiting Spicy Foods<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re looking to get deeper sleep, try avoiding spicy foods and foods high in tyramine at your evening meal,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/kidfoodexplorers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/kidfoodexplorers.com\/\">Dani Lebovitz<\/a>, MS, RDN, founder of Kid Food Explorers says. &#8220;Not only are spicy foods such as capsaicin found in red pepper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7761989\/\" 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\/PMC7761989\/\">known to cause indigestion and heartburn<\/a> that is intensified by lying horizontal, spicy foods may also <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/1399758\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/1399758\/\">raise core body temperature<\/a> impacting sleep quality because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6491889\/\" 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\/PMC6491889\/\">body temperature typically drops<\/a> as the body prepares to sleep.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Go Nuts Before Bed<\/h3>\n<p>Nuts are a good source of zinc, magnesium, calcium, and melatonin\u2014all wonderful nutrients to support restful sleep. <a href=\"https:\/\/kbwnutrition.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/kbwnutrition.com\">Kimberley Wiemann<\/a>, MS, RDN shares recent research that points to the best nut to consume for deeper sleep: \u201cMelatonin is a hormone that helps promote good sleep habit; a recent study suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5409706\/\" 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\/PMC5409706\/\">nuts in general contain melatonin<\/a>, but pistachios have the highest content. Pistachios also contain magnesium which can help to relax muscles and regulate blood sugar levels,\u201d Wiemann tells us.<\/p>\n<p>Some research shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21226679\/.\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21226679\/.\">nuts may play a role in decreasing insomnia<\/a> due to their impressive nutrient profile. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/melissamitri.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/melissamitri.com\/blog\/\">Melissa Mitri<\/a>, MS, RD of Melissa Mitri Nutrition, \u201cYou can enjoy a handful of nuts every day like walnuts, almonds, or pistachios for better sleep. These nuts contain the sleep hormone melatonin. They are also rich in magnesium and zinc, which are shown to decrease insomnia.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Limit Stimulants and Depressants<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/alcohol-affects-sleep-quality\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/alcohol-affects-sleep-quality\/\">Alcohol, which acts as a depressant<\/a>, impacts our sleep in a negative way by raising our heart rate and causing moments of waking in the middle of the night. \u201cAvoid alcohol in the evening. While many find a cocktail, or glass of wine can relax them, and help them fall asleep, alcohol can disrupt sleep patterns, waking you up in the middle of the night,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guthealthconnection.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.guthealthconnection.com\">Kim Kulp<\/a>, RDN, owner of Gut Health Connection.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to alcohol, it\u2019s not just a hangover that we should consider. Deep sleep in particular is affected by drinking alcohol, because alcohol disrupts our ability to fall into REM sleep patterns. This often leads to low energy levels and poor brain functioning the following day.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Deep sleep in particular is affected by drinking alcohol, because alcohol disrupts our ability to fall into REM sleep patterns. This often leads to low energy levels and poor brain functioning the following day.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Then there is caffeine, which acts as a stimulant. When consumed too late in the day, it may interfere with your ability to fall asleep at night. \u201cAvoid caffeine at least six hours before bedtime, or longer if you\u2019re sensitive to it. Six to eight hours is about how long it takes for the stimulating effect of caffeine to wear off. Allowing your body enough time to metabolize it before you try to fall asleep will increase your chance of being able to fall asleep quickly,\u201d shares <a href=\"https:\/\/frugalminimalistkitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/frugalminimalistkitchen.com\">Bri Bell<\/a>, RD of Frugal Minimalist Kitchen.<\/p>\n<h3>Pack in the Plants<\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to go full plant-based to receive the benefits of a colorful diet. The increase in fiber, micronutrients, and minerals may be enough to change your sleep quality. \u201cOne study found that eating more fiber, and less saturated fat and sugar, resulted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2016\/01\/160114213443.htm?fbclid=IwAR0fd_P_1y8kTU_ZYL1jDn0izR_sAPC6T6JADVa7ooY2aViEJzgPB_eBapE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2016\/01\/160114213443.htm?fbclid=IwAR0fd_P_1y8kTU_ZYL1jDn0izR_sAPC6T6JADVa7ooY2aViEJzgPB_eBapE\">more time spent in deep slow-wave sleep<\/a>. More saturated fat and sugar before bedtime may lead to lighter, less restorative, and disrupted sleep. Fiber-rich carbohydrates like sweet potatoes, brown rice, and oatmeal can stimulate the release of serotonin, which has been linked to helping you doze off and sleep well throughout the night,\u201d says Nichole Dandrea-Russert, RD.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Fiber-rich carbohydrates like sweet potatoes, brown rice, and oatmeal can stimulate the release of serotonin, which has been linked to helping you doze off and sleep well throughout the night,\u201d says Nichole Dandrea-Russert, RD.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>One of the key deep-sleep micronutrients in plant-based foods is magnesium. \u201cMagnesium plays an important role in regulating the body\u2019s circadian rhythms and helps promote relaxation. Foods that are rich in magnesium include dark leafy greens, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/plantcenterednutrition.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/plantcenterednutrition.us\/\">Ashley Kitchens<\/a>, MPH, RDN, plant-based dietitian and owner of Plant Centered Nutrition says.<\/p>\n<h3>Craft a (Booze-Free) Night Cap<\/h3>\n<p>Several beverages have been especially linked to deeper sleep. Our experts recommended a variety of nightcaps from warm bone broth, to healing turmeric milk, to a shot of tart cherry juice depending on your lifestyle, goals, and food preferences:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bone Broth<\/strong>: High in glycine, bone broth contains this amino acid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4397399\/\" 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\/PMC4397399\/\">linked to overall better quality sleep and falling asleep faster<\/a>. &#8220;I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/azulunafoods.com\/...\/our-pasture-raised-chicken...\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/azulunafoods.com\/...\/our-pasture-raised-chicken...\">Azuluna&#8217;s Chicken Bone Broth<\/a> because it&#8217;s pasture-raised and delicious for sipping,\u201d says Bianca Tamburello, RDN.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warm Milk<\/strong>: \u201cYou&#8217;ve probably heard about the connection between the melatonin and tryptophan content of warm milk and sleep. Perhaps just as powerful is the psychological link between warm milk and bedtime as a child. Whatever the reason, drinking warm milk before bed may help you sleep more deeply,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/drlisayoung.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drlisayoung.com\/\">Lisa R. Young<\/a>, PhD, RDN.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turmeric Milk<\/strong>: If you don\u2019t love the taste of warm milk, consider turmeric milk. <a href=\"https:\/\/dietitianmoushumi.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/dietitianmoushumi.com\">Moushumi Mukherjee<\/a>, MS, RDN shares why she loves turmeric milk before bed: \u201cThis is my go-to for a good night&#8217;s sleep. Milk has tryptophan which is an amino acid that can help with sleep\u2014and that, along with turmeric, is called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/golden-milk-recipe\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/golden-milk-recipe\/\">golden milk<\/a>. It has a soothing property, and calms down aches and pains that can disrupt your sleep pattern.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tart Cherry Juice<\/strong>: \u201cA two-ounce shot of <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> about 30 minutes before bed will increase melatonin production. This will make it easier to fall asleep and <em>then<\/em> assist in muscle recovery while you snooze. Enjoy it on its own or in a mocktail. Tart cherry juice is also high in antioxidants and polyphenols,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/simplyhealthyrd\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/simplyhealthyrd\/?hl=en\">Taylor Grasso<\/a>, MPPD, RD, Owner of Simply Healthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"block-thin post-citations mt-[40px] mb-[30px]\" data-module-init=\"main-2020\/post-citations\" data-module-immediate=\"true\">\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mb-[24px]\"\/>\n<div class=\"post-citations-content flex flex-col gap-[24px]\">\n<p>Well+Good articles reference scientific, reliable, recent, robust studies to back up the information we share. You can trust us along your wellness journey.<\/p>\n<div>\n<ol class=\"!ml-[18px] !mt-0\">\n<li>\n              Kawai, Nobuhiro et al. \u201cThe sleep-promoting and hypothermic effects of glycine are mediated by NMDA receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus.\u201d\u00a0<i>Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology<\/i>\u00a0vol. 40,6 (2015): 1405-16. doi:10.1038\/npp.2014.326            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Edwards, S J et al. \u201cSpicy meal disturbs sleep: an effect of thermoregulation?.\u201d\u00a0<i>International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology<\/i>\u00a0vol. 13,2 (1992): 97-100. doi:10.1016\/0167-8760(92)90048-g            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Harding, Edward C et al. \u201cThe Temperature Dependence of Sleep.\u201d\u00a0<i>Frontiers in neuroscience<\/i>\u00a0vol. 13 336. 24 Apr. 2019, doi:10.3389\/fnins.2019.00336            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Patcharatrakul, Tanisa et al. \u201cAcute Effects of Red Chili, a Natural Capsaicin Receptor Agonist, on Gastric Accommodation and Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Healthy Volunteers and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Patients.\u201d\u00a0<i>Nutrients<\/i>\u00a0vol. 12,12 3740. 4 Dec. 2020, doi:10.3390\/nu12123740            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Cheah, Kae Ling et al. \u201cEffect of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract on sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis.\u201d\u00a0<i>PloS one<\/i>\u00a0vol. 16,9 e0257843. 24 Sep. 2021, doi:10.1371\/journal.pone.0257843            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Kawai, Nobuhiro et al. \u201cThe sleep-promoting and hypothermic effects of glycine are mediated by NMDA receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus.\u201d\u00a0<i>Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology<\/i>\u00a0vol. 40,6 (2015): 1405-16. doi:10.1038\/npp.2014.326            <\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mt-[24px]\"\/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all have heard how important it is to get seven to eight hours of sleep per night, but we don\u2019t always hear about the importance of your sleep quality. 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