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These 3 Fruits May Help You Sleep Better

Could fruit be the missing piece in your pre-sleep preparations?

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It’s long been known that your bedtime routine can have a huge impact on the quality of your sleep. Whether you drink tea, meditate or just settle into bed with a good book, we all have our own way of getting ready for a good night’s sleep.

But could fruit be the missing piece in your pre-sleep preparations?

“We know that the Mediterranean Diet is associated with better sleep, so it follows that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains and swapping unsaturated fats like olive oil and avocados, may also improve sleep,” says Melissa Keeney, RDN, a registered dietitian with Hartford HealthCare.

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