Nourish Your Body to Rest Your Mind
Welcome to Day 6 of your 7 Day Sleep Comfort Plan. Did you know what you eat — and when — can make or break your sleep quality? Tonight we focus on foods that support calm, balance blood sugar, and promote melatonin production so your body and brain know it’s time to sleep.
🥛 Did You Know?
Tryptophan, magnesium, calcium, and complex carbs all help your body wind down. Certain foods actually help produce melatonin — your natural sleep signal.
💡 Quick Wins (£)
- Eat a light, balanced dinner 2–3 hours before bed — nothing heavy or greasy.
- Try a calming nighttime snack: bananas with almond butter, a handful of walnuts, or warm milk with cinnamon.
💡 Tip:
Avoid caffeine after 2 PM and keep alcohol to a minimum — both can interfere with deep sleep cycles, even if they help you “fall asleep” faster.
🌙 Mini Comfort Tips (££)
- Start a relaxing herbal tea ritual with non-caffeinated blends like chamomile, valerian root, or lemon balm. You can these products from:
UK, Teapigs, https://www.teapigs.co.uk/collections/caffeine-free-tea, known for premium, ethically sourced herbal teas.
US, Passport Coffee & Tea, https://www.passportcoffeeshop.com/products/whole-chamomile-flower-herbal-tea, known for whole-flower chamomile and specialty teas.
Canada, Traditional Medicinals, https://ca.traditionalmedicinals.com/products/lemon-balm, known for organic, medicinal-grade herbal teas.
Germany, Sonnentor, https://www.sonnentor.com/de-at/onlineshop/tee/gute-nacht-bio-kraeuterteemischung-lose, known for certified organic Austrian-German herbal blends.
- Use a Sanggol U-shaped pillow while sipping your evening tea or reading before bed — the posture support helps digestion and circulation.
- Prep magnesium-rich snacks like oats, pumpkin seeds, or dark chocolate (just a square or two) into your evening wind-down.
🛏 Product Pick:Try enjoying your evening tea or light snack supported by our
body pillows — they cradle your posture and help your body fully relax into rest.
🌿 Long-Term Strategies (£££)
- Reduce sugar and highly processed foods during the day to stabilise your energy levels and avoid late-night cravings.
- Experiment with gentle supplements like magnesium glycinate (check with your GP) to support muscle relaxation and deeper sleep.
- Plan meals earlier in the evening, and build a consistent rhythm that supports your sleep/wake cycle naturally.
🧠 Sleep Science:
Eating late at night — especially sugary or spicy foods — can disrupt your circadian rhythm and increase nighttime wake-ups.
What you eat truly affects how you sleep. Tomorrow, we’ll bring everything together in a powerful close. But for tonight, nourish yourself in a way that whispers: it’s time to rest.
