4 Surprising Foods for Better Sleep & A Longevity Food Hack
4 Surprising Foods for Better Sleep
"There's no part of the body that goes untouched when we don't get the sleep we need. It is a physiological requirement" - Dan Pardi Ph.D
Facts
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- Tart cherries - are a natural source of melatonin and tryptophan which are both crucial for sound sleep. *PRO TIP* - a cup of cold tart cherry juice right before bed is the most effective!
- Kiwi - is packed with antioxidants and contains high levels of serotonin which is a key sleep hormone.
- Rice - is high-carb and easily digestible which can make you feel drowsy thanks to the release of tryptophan and serotonin.
- Nuts - contain the trifecta of sleep-promoting vitamins including magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium. Specifically, almonds contain high amounts of melatonin.
Resources
- If you are perimenopausal and struggling with sleep issues, check out NEXT LEVEL, by Dr. Stacy Sims. Dr. Sims is the leading global expert on female physiology and training and in this book, she specifically talks about working out, sleeping, combatting symptoms, and getting your body back during perimenopause. I can't recommend this book enough. It changed my mom's life and it has changed thousands of other women's lives too!
- If your sleep hormones are off, it's very likely that your reproductive hormones are off too because of how closely they work together in the body. To work with someone to balance all your hormones, I would recommend floliving.com. Flo Living is a virtual online health center that helps women solve their hormonal symptoms from anywhere in the world.
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Longevity Food Hack
Women on average live longer than men.
Fact
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If we live longer than men, then we should be trying to live as healthy of a life for as long as we can...
A longevity food hack that you may have never heard of is Rosemary.
Rosemary is a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and it provides neuroprotection (boosting memory & cognitive performance).
It’s even been shown to be as effective as minoxidil (aka Rogaine) in regrowing hair.
Most importantly, rosemary is a powerhouse epinutrient, meaning it supports optimal gene expression and longevity thanks to large amounts of rosmarinic acid and ursolic acid, among others.
*PRO TIP* - Choose fresh or dried whole-leaf rosemary that you chop or grind just before using, as they have significantly higher levels of rosmarinic acid than powdered dried rosemary.
Resource
- To learn more about longevity and how to keep yourself, as healthy as possible throughout your life (especially through perimenopause and beyond), check out Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, a renowned epigenetic & longevity researcher, and naturopathic doctor. She is at the forefront of longevity research, and she wrote a book called Younger You which covers this topic in depth, and she explains even more about rosemary's benefits. All the information above about rosemary and its benefits is from Dr. Fitzgerald and this article which includes more studies!
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Actionable Tips:
- To shop my favorite clean + non-toxic + organic products, supplements, food, and more CLICK HERE!
- If you are in your reproductive years: track your cycle with MyFlo, 28, Flo, Clue, Wild.AI, or any other period-tracking apps. Understanding your cycle and living in accordance with your natural hormone fluctuations is the best bio-hack you have as a woman!
- To find a practitioner/doctor who specializes in women's health near you who can give you women's-specific advice and will be knowledgeable about ALL women's health topics! CLICK HERE
- If you are perimenopausal: dive into Dr. Mary Claire Haver's work. She is a board-certified OB/GYN who has helped thousands of women going through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause! She puts out incredible information on social media, but first watch or listen to this podcast to understand the basics.
- To find a practitioner/doctor who is certified by The Menopause Society near you who will answer ALL your questions, educate you, believe your symptoms, and help you! CLICK HERE
- If you are post-menopausal: take advantage of your hormones being the same every day. Follow Dr. Mindy Pelz on social media and check out her Viral YouTube channel for information on optimizing your health and body composition.
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*REMINDER:
This content is for informational purposes only and not medical advice. Consult a doctor for personal health concerns.
