Food is Sleep Medicine

Food Is the Best Sleep Medicine—What If the Answer Is in Your Pantry? You’ve scanned labels and sipped sleepy teas, but what if the secret to better sleep is already on your plate? In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, we bust myths and get real about how everyday foods affect your sleep-wake cycle. From caffeine hiding in decaf drinks to that heavy steak sabotaging your slumber, I take you from your pantry to mini medical school—sharing how nutrients like tryptophan, magnesium, B vitamins, and fiber-rich foods work with your body’s chemistry to help you fall and stay asleep. You’ll walk away knowing: The worst foods to eat before bed—and how they throw off your hormones Surprising foods that naturally promote melatonin and serotonin Why nuts, seeds, leafy greens, fruits (hi, kiwi! 👋), and legumes are your sleep BFFs It’s time to skip the gimmicks and eat your way to better rest. Because better sleep means better health—and healthy looks great on you. Free resource: 3 Simple Strategies to Sleep Better Tonight