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Yesterday I mentioned that exercise, nutrition, and sleep are the three legs of the fitness stool as they will determine the overall state of your health. But if you struggle with actually sleeping in spite of going to bed at a reasonable hour, there are some foods that may actually improve your sleep.

L-Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, has been thought to have sleep-promoting properties. It’s found in milk, nuts and seeds, bananas, honey, eggs, and poultry.

Serotonin is a brain chemical that can help to create a feeling of well-being and relaxation. And research shows that a light, 30 gram carbohydrate snack just before bed will actually help you sleep better. Combine these two principles and have serotonin-boosting snack like a few Fig Newtons, half of a small whole wheat bagel with honey drizzled over it, or a few cups of air-popped popcorn some time after you’ve eaten foods high in tryptophan.

Fresh and dried cherries are one of the only natural food sources of melatonin, the chemical that controls the body’s internal clock to regulate sleep.

And bananas have potassium and magnesium, which are natural muscle relaxants. Bananas also contain the aforementioned L-tryptophan.

Eat right and sleep tight!

I was in a rough spot with my nutrition and my training was suffering. I reached out to Matthew for some advice hoping he would guide in the right direction. He told me about an accountability group he would facilitate. I accepted the invitation and never looked back. The nutrition plan was very good (tasteful) and being accountable to fitness was great… The people I took this journey with were fantastic and so encouraging. It was exactly what I needed at the time. Thank you Matthew for the experience and believing in me…

BILL C.Louisville, KY