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String Cheese
The protein will leave you calm and less frazzled while keeping your blood sugar on an even keel throughout the night.
Nuts
Besides being filling and incredibly delicious, nuts have tryptophan, that amino acid that sends you into a food coma after Thanks giving dinner.
Crackers and Peanut Butter
People usually pick carbs if they decide to eat anything before they go to bed, but the issue with simple carbs is that they can cause a sugar crash and wake you up in the middle of the night.
Chamomile Tea
Obviously you want to avoid any and all caffeine before bedtime, but some decaffeinated teas can sooth you and relax your system.
Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt has long been heralded as a perfect snack, and trust us, it’s perfect for right before bedtime. Greek yogurt has a lot of calcium and protein, and a small amount of it fills you up.
Raw Vegetables
You might not find baby carrots, red peppers, and cucumbers all that appealing, especially right before bed, but drizzle some balsamic vinegar on them and you’ll be singing a different tune.
Milk
If you’re falling asleep on your feet and you don’t have time to get a snack for yourself, at least gulp down a glass of milk. Calcium is effective in stress reduction and stabilization of nerve fibers, including those in the brain.
Cherries
Scientists aren’t entirely sure why, but cherries, particularly tart cherries, can boost the body’s supply of melatonin, which can help people with insomnia.
Banana
Easy and incredibly effective, bananas naturally relax you and slow your pulse so you can to concentrate on what humans do best: sleeping
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