Sleep is one of the most important aspects for a healthy body. Sleep deprivation can cause stress, depression, headaches, irritability and many other health problems, which is why it is imperative to get enough sleep. Bedtime snacks that are rich in complex protein as well as carbohydrates and calcium are the best for inducing sleep. 

These foods can help you get a better night’s sleep: 

Dried tart cherries

-Dried cherries produce serotonin (a sleep-inducing neurotransmitter) and melatonin that aids in creating a better night’s sleep. They are also filled with antioxidants! 

Non-fat popcorn

-Popcorn has carbohydrates that carry tryptophan (an amino acid) into the brain that makes serotonin. 

Chickpeas

-Filled with vitamin B6 that produce serotonin. 

Honey

-Honey can cause an increase in blood sugar which then reduces orexin in the brain. Orexin is a neurotransmitter that has been recently linked to keeping people awake. 

Halibut

-Halibut has vitamin B6 as well as tryptophan - both help with sleep. 

Dairy Products

-Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and cottage cheese are also great for a better night’s sleep because the calcium in these foods helps create tryptophan, which then creates melatonin. 

Chamomile tea

-Chamomile tea is deficient in caffeine that is typically found in other teas. Additionally, it has a soothing and calming impact on the body. Drinking warm liquids before going to bed can also cause sleepiness because it raises body heat.

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Your skin is helped by various factors: staying out of the sun, a good night’s sleep and of course eating the right foods to get the proper vitamins.

As a general rule, your body cannot manufacture the vitamins it needs from scratch. So you need to get them from the food you eat, or some other way. Vitamins are required by the body for its various biological processes. These include growth(Vitamin B6); mental alertness (Choline, Niacin); resistance to infection (Vitamin C and Vitamin E). They also act as catalysts in the body’s chemistry as well as precursors to vital body factors. This enables the body to use carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Healthy skin can be obtained from eating right. We’ve got a lot of meal replacement options available, but you can also make some lifestyle changes too. Eating fruits and vegetables are an easy way of obtaining vitamins, but there are other options too. It’s all about doing your homework.

Phew!

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It’s common. You go to the gym, go crazy with activity, and then are starving afterwards. You don’t want to put all your hard work to waste by scarfing down something good… but it’s hard to ignore a growly tummy. Obviously, you can’t skip over to the nearest fast food place, but you’re hungry. What’s a healthy lifestyle lover to do?

It’s simple: stock up on what you can eat. We found this post on askmen.com, and it includes a great amount of delicious snacks for your pre and post gym workout. You can read the full article on the askmen.com site, but here’s the short version here:

10. Chocolate
9. Carbohydrate energy gels
8. Bananas and other fruits
7. Trail mix
6. Yogurt
5. Energy bars
4. Oatmeal
3. Almonds
2. Pasta
1. Lentils

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Hi everyone! Tried out this recipe last night – it’s fantastic. Check it out, let me know what you think. 

• 1 lb. (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken (or turkey) breast, cut into thin strips
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 cups sliced vegetables (carrots, celery; tomato; sweet red, orange or green bell peppers)
• 1 large onion
• 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger (optional)
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 tsp. teriyaki sauce
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• Freshly ground black pepper

Heat oil in large pan or wok over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken (or turkey) until the pink colour disappears. Add half the garlic and half the optional ginger root to the pan, along with black pepper as desired. Remove from pan, then add vegetables one at a time in order of hardness. Some may need longer cooking times for example, carrots, peppers, celery, then onions. Add tomatoes last, along with remaining garlic and ginger.

Return chicken or turkey to pan and toss with vegetables. Combine chicken stock, teriyaki sauce and cornstarch in bowl; mix and pour over stir-fry mixture.
Cook until heated through and sauce reaches desired thickness.

Serves: 4
Calories per serving: 220
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Protein: 30 g
Fat: 6 g

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