Five Bedtime Foods That May Support Better Sleep
Small studies suggest some familiar foods may offer modest sleep benefits, but none is a sleep treatment. Here is what the research says and what to check on sleep-product labels.
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Cherries are Prunus stone fruits with a single pit and soft flesh that may be sweet or distinctly tart depending on the type. Fresh cherries are eaten with the stems and pits removed, while pitted fruit is sold frozen or dried and used in pies, compotes, preserves, and juice products. Dark red varieties carry deep fruit pigments, but the more useful food distinction is sweet cherry versus tart cherry and the different culinary roles each form tends to fill.
Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake for a Quick Breakfast
This five-minute shake blends soy milk, Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter, banana and cherries. Its nutrition figures are estimates; serving size and product labels affect the protein and added-sugar totals.
Tart Cherry Nice Cream: A Sleep-Friendly Dessert, Not a Sleep Treatment
Tart Cherry Nice Cream takes about 10 minutes to make and has 5 grams of fiber per serving, with no added sugar. Research on tart cherry supplements suggests possible benefits for some people with insomnia, but it does not show that this dessert reliably improves sleep.
Five Foods That Help Your Kidneys Work Their Best
Kidney health is not about detox fads but about smart food choices. Discover five foods a registered dietitian recommends to help your kidneys filter, balance, and protect your body for the long haul.