Sleep and Food Part 3: Protein (or, The Turkey Coma)

Lean proteins are high in tryptophan, which increases serotonin levels and promotes good sleep. It’s the reason why we all end up in a turkey coma after Thanksgiving dinner. You don’t want to eat too much protein, or anything high in fat or deep-fried, but a dab of peanut butter on a banana, an egg on whole-grain toast, a little low-fat cheese on crackers, or a rice cake with lean turkey or fish can be satisfying and sleep-promoting snacks before bedtime.  Have you ever eaten protein before bedtime to help you sleep?  Did it work?  Let us know at http://lulasforlunch.com/blog !