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Nutrition & Health

5 Ways Food Is Impacting Your Sleep

April 2, 2019

We eat for nourishment, growth, socialization, and sometimes just for pleasure. But have you ever considered that what you eat and when you eat it can play a role in how well you sleep at night? With the official release date of my first book quickly approaching, I thought it would be fun to give you all a sneak peek…

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Welcome to my first Weekly Bite, my new series whe Welcome to my first Weekly Bite, my new series where I share a ‘new-to-me’ packaged product that I’ve tried and how I used it 🍽️

First up— @littlepotatoco Hot Honey Potatoes 🥔 I actually received these as free samples thanks to @laurenlovesnutrition’s newsletter! While I’m no stranger to these cute little potatoes, I hadn’t tried their packaged, microwaveable potatoes with the seasoning pack. 

They’re super easy to prepare and take just 5 minutes in the microwave. Once heated, you add the spice packet and its optional to add a little oil (which I did) to coat the potatoes. They paired well with seared salmon and roasted broccoli 🥦 They aren’t lying about the HOT part though, so if you don’t like heat, these aren’t for you. If you love some spice, you’ll enjoy them! 

There are other flavor options (hello, garlic & Parmesan!) and I’d buy these for a convenient side dish option. 

So have you tried these or another flavor option? What other products have you seen recently that I should try? Leave a comment or send me a DM!
Add this recipe for Chewy Chocolate Cookies with C Add this recipe for Chewy Chocolate Cookies with Cranberries from @abeautifulplate to your cookie lineup this holiday 🧑‍🎄🎄🍪 These live up to their name—they stayed soft & chewy for a week, and have a delicious balance of cranberry & chocolate 💯 I like that they recipe says to rehydrate the cranberries so they’re soft as you bite into the cookie ❤️ 

Thanks @cranberryinstitute for sharing the recipe card with me and sending dried cranberries to make these! Filing this one away for future use 😉 

#cookies #baking #cranberries
#client 🥛 It was so great to be in Lexington, KY o #client 🥛 It was so great to be in Lexington, KY on behalf of @thedairyalliance, to share all about dairy foods and staying well during the busy holiday season! We even had a snow day which made it feel even more festive ❄️ 

Let’s start with what we’re sipping on! Did you know dairy foods contain the important B vitamins we need to help process the food we eat into fuel for our bodies? By incorporating dairy foods throughout the day, we can get B vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, B12, and pantothenic acid in to help keep us energized. And if you like your coffee or matcha 🍵🙋‍♀️ in the morning, add real dairy milk to get protein + those essential vitamins and minerals you need 👏 👏 

Next up, we talked about immune health (because nobody wants to be sick this time of year 🤒). Vitamin C often comes to mind in regards to immune support but we also need vitamin A and D, protein, selenium and zinc to help with immune function. Luckily, these nutrients can all be found in milk, and yogurt & cheese 🧀 also provide some of these nutrients. I shared a Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette that pairs great with a festive, leafy green salad, and a recipe from TheDairyAlliance.com for Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats—a delicious breakfast for the whole family! 

Of course, we can’t talk about staying well without covering sleep 😴 💤 Research has shown that certain nutrients may help you sleep sounder—like tryptophan. And guess what...tryptophan is found in dairy foods so adding some milk to a calming herbal tea before bed can help you wind down and sleep sound. If you need a small snack before bed, try a cup of yogurt topped with berries & nuts or cottage cheese with fruit. In my book, Eat To Sleep, I discuss several different sleep-friendly bedtime snack ideas, several of which include dairy foods! 

Have you heard any of these nutrition facts before about dairy? The great thing is, these tips apply year-round, not just at the holidays! Watch the full segment by clicking the link in my bio 🔗
🍭🍬 (sponsoredevent) Felt like a kid again at @play 🍭🍬 (sponsoredevent) Felt like a kid again at @play_playground getting a sneak peek 👀 of their Candied Land themed rooftop bar —which officially opens to the public Friday, Nov. 21 🍬🍭 The game Candy Lane was one of my favorite childhood games so it was fun to see it come to life at Play Playground. And of course, we had to play ALL the games 🎯 My favorite was the word game because 🤓 Such a fun place to go with friends when you’re out in Nashville!

Thanks @play_playground & @thevoxagency for inviting us to check it out! Let me know if you’ve been before or are planning to go & experience Candied Land 🍫🍬🎄
Soup season is here and I love the simplicity of t Soup season is here and I love the simplicity of this recipe for a Vegetable & White Bean Soup 🥄 All the ingredients go into the crockpot and it makes use of several nutritious, shelf-stable foods in addition to fresh veggies. On nights when I don't feel like spending much time cooking, canned foods are a life-saver! 

Serve with crackers or cornbread and stay cozy, friends 🤗

The recipe link is in my bio when you're ready to get cookin'! 

https://thenutritionadventure.com/crockpot-vegetable-white-bean-soup/
🌟 Media Spotlight: Sleep Science 😴 It's always a 🌟 Media Spotlight: Sleep Science 😴 

It's always a pleasure to contribute to articles related to sleep & nutrition! Here's a recent one from Health.com, where I shared insights on 'how almonds before bed may give your sleep a gentle boost' 💤 I'm in good company in this article, quoted alongside Robin Tucker, PhD, RD, FAND and Julie Stefanski MEd RDN LDN FAND (@foodhelp123). 

I suggested pairing almonds with dried tart cherries before bed as a sleepy snack combo 😴 What's your favorite way to enjoy almonds? 

A link to the article is in my bio 🔗
Ocean views, lighthouses, gorgeous fall leaves 🍁, Ocean views, lighthouses, gorgeous fall leaves 🍁, good eats, scenic drives, and some of the friendliest people—that pretty much sums up our trip to Maine & Massachusetts! 

Highly recommend a road trip starting in Bangor, ME (with a visit to Acadia National Park) down to Portland, and visiting Newburyport, MA (so charming!). Since we were so close to Salem on Halloween, we HAD to take the train in to see the spooky sights 🧙👻 There’s no one else I’d rather travel with than my better half, or dress up as PB&J 😂 Scroll through to see a creepy Michael Myers coming up behind me in Salem 🫣 

Can’t wait to visit again soon!

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