08/26/2026
If you’re struggling to fall asleep, it might be worth looking at what your days look like, not just what you’re doing right before bed. 🌙
A few things that may help support better sleep:
🥝 Foods: kiwi, tart cherries, nuts and seeds, eggs, dairy, legumes, and whole grains are all foods with nutrients involved in sleep regulation.
🌿 Herbal support: chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower, lavender, and valerian may be helpful for relaxation and sleep, depending on the person.
🏃♀️ Movement: regular exercise—whether that’s walking, strength training, Pilates, yoga, or cardio—can all support better sleep. Just pay attention to how late-day intense workouts affect *your* sleep.
🍽️ Your overall diet matters too: think more fiber, plants, whole foods, and healthy fats, rather than focusing on one “sleep food.”
⏰ Timing can help: try not to eat a huge, heavy meal right before bed. But also—you don’t need to go to bed hungry. A light snack is totally fine if you need one.
☕️ Things to pay attention to: caffeine, alcohol, ni****ne, lots of fluids right before bed, and whether high-sugar or highly processed foods are affecting your sleep.
Sometimes better sleep doesn’t come from adding another supplement, it comes from getting the foundations right. 🤍
