Hoping to fall asleep fast instead of staring at your ceiling for hours?

You probably already have the ingredients you need for a dietitian-approved bedtime snack thatll help you drift off.

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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

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She advises against refined sugar and carbs before bed because they can contribute to poor sleep and digestion.

A banana with peanut butter is a bedtime snack that can actuallyhelp you sleep better.

Not only are these ingredients a delicious pairing, they also help each other shine.

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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

Bananas are high in potassium and magnesium, which can help your muscles relax, Beckerman explains.

(Most of us arent getting enough magnesium.)

This treat is a sleep aid wonder, she says.

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BTW, in case you were wondering,does peanut butter go bad?

The answer is yes, and fairly quickly, too.

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A hand is stirring a sourdough starter in a glass jar, on a kitchen countertop. The light casts a warm glow, highlighting the ingredients inside the jar.

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