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What's the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z's

  • Written by Erica Jansen, Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan
imageA balanced diet is one key factor in getting a restful night's sleep. SimpleImages/Moment via Getty Images

You probably already know that how you eat before bed affects your sleep. Maybe you’ve found yourself still lying awake at 2 a.m. after enjoying a cup of coffee with dessert. But did you know that your eating choices throughout the day...

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