Cherries: Food for Sweet Dreams?

According to Dr. Russel Reiter, a nutrition researcher, eating a handful of tart cherries 30 minutes before bed can lead to a good night’s sleep (and hopefully also sweet dreams) due to their sleep-inducing melatonin.

The article, which focuses on reducing stress around the holidays, also suggests skipping carbs until 5pm. Apparently, carbs are supposed to “encourage a rush of seratonin which calms the brain, helps you relax and can aid sleep.”

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