Food for Sleep: Natural Answer to Sleepless Nights

Sleep has never come easy for me. I used to be a heavy sleeper – I could fall asleep anywhere and sleep through anything. I was a night owl and could get by on such little sleep it could not possibly have been healthy. I would go through bouts of insomnia, but overall, I got great sleep.

Not anymore! I rise with the sun and go to bed with the sun (not literally. I do stay up to the late late hour of 9:30 or 10 during the week!)  I regularly wake up at 2 or 3am – unable to fall back asleep for hours.  Its so annoying – being so tired all the time is draining and frustrating. Then I overcompensate with caffeine. Its so bad that one of my coworkers gave me this card once…

Healthy, right?

I’ve tried all sorts of tricks to get better sleep, but I’m so hesitant. I’ve so many warnings about sleep aids – I’m just not ready to go there. I’ve tried over the counter products and I am SUCH a lightweight. If I take something – even half a dose – I am an absolute zombie the next day. I need to care for my family and work – I can’t have my brain turned off all day!

So, I’m going to be trying something new – Food for Sleep.  Food for Sleep is a fast-acting, 2 ½ ounce beverage made from foods that naturally promote sleep.  It’s a safe and effective way to relax and sleep well once again.

Our bodies naturally make serotonin and melatonin – two important hormones for sleep – using tryptophan. The problem is, our bodies do not make tryptophan, so we must get it from eating foods. Scientists believe that tart cherry juice helps “jumpstart” the normal processes that produce restful sleep, including enhancing our bodies’ use of tryptophan. This might create a dual effect: first, the cherry juice helps you fall asleep, and second, it works with the tryptophan (from the whey protein) to help you stay asleep.  People tell us that they wake up in the morning with no lingering sleepiness or “hang-over” type effects.

I’m so so excited to try this out this week! I’ve been sleeping HORRIBLY since we got home from vacation and I’m starting to lose my mind a little!  I can’t wait to share the results with you! Stay tuned!