Articles reviewed by Brittany Ford, RHN
How A Banana Before Bed Can Help You Sleep Better
Small, portable, convenient, and delicious, bananas are the perfect snack. They are high in potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber. One medium-sized banana includes 9 percent of your daily…
13 Easy to Prepare Sleep-Inducing Dinners
Advice for better sleep typically focuses on evening habits like limiting electronics and keeping bedrooms comfortable, but there’s one important aspect you might be overlooking: dinner. Save $500 On Any…
By Rosie Osmun
Should You Eat Late Before Bed? Pros and Cons
There are a lot of conflicting opinions when it comes to nighttime eating and whether or not it’s healthy. Our take is that depending on the foods you consume, nighttime…
By Sanchita Sen
Does Drinking Apple Juice Before Bed Cause Weird Dreams?
If you run a Google search for “Does drinking apple juice before bed cause weird dreams?” you’d be surprised by how many chat rooms discuss this phenomenon. Many claim to…
Why You Should Avoid Ice Cream Before Bed
Are you struggling to sleep better at night? Well, here’s something you might have yet to consider: avoiding ice cream before bed. Yes, that sweet treat may be tempting but…
What is a Coffee Nap? How Long Should a Coffee Nap Be?
Coffee and sleep don’t seem to go hand in hand, but sometimes a cup of coffee right before a short nap may work wonders for you. Gulping down a cup…
Can Creatine Supplements Help You Sleep Better?
Creatine powers up your workouts, but this popular supplement might offer another benefit many people overlook. This natural compound, found in muscle cells, helps your body produce energy and might…
By Rosie Osmun
Can You Fart In Your Sleep? Causes & Treatment
Farting or passing gas, while often a source of embarrassment, is a natural body function and usually harmless. However, sometimes they can be flammable if they contain hydrogen and methane,…
By April Mayer
How Salt and Sodium Affect Sleep
Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep? It could be because of your salt intake. Too much salt can be one of the causes of interrupted sleep, causing frequent…
How Caffeine Works, and What it Means for Sleep
For the busy and overworked among us (basically, everyone) caffeine might be the ultimate double-edged sword.
Why Do You Get Sleepy After Eating?
Feeling sleepy after eating, commonly called is prevalent. It can occur following lunch or after consuming a large holiday meal. While post-meal fatigue is normal, its interference with daily functioning…
Does Tart Cherry Juice Help You Sleep?
Tart cherry juice is made from sour or Montmorency cherries, which contain natural bioactive substances. Though the nutrient-rich profile of tart cherries provides a variety of health benefits, it has…