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Specializing in Health, Wellness and Weight Loss

Planning a good nights sleep is what you can choose to do when putting together a meal plan that meets your daily goals for intake, weight loss or maintenance.  Here are your top 10 sleep inducing foods: Tryptophan is an essential amino acid and produces niacin and creates seratonin in the body.  Seratonin is known for aiding in sleepiness and mood elevation.  

Seeds and Nuts (Pumpkin or Squash)

Soya Foods 

Cheese, specifically reduced fat mozerella 

Lean Beef and Pork

Chicken and Turkey

Fish

Shellfish

Uncooked Oatbran and Oats

Lentils and Beans

Eggs