Day 5 is here! Great job if you have closely followed this series and did all the previous tips for better sleep involving the five senses.

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Today is all about taste. What we take in can directly affect our sleep.

Read below to learn more about how taste can create the optimal sleep environment.

Taste

Eating a large meal just before bed can keep you up all night. Foods high in simple carbohydrates, sugars, and preservatives can leave you feeling uncomfortably full.

Instead, opt for a healthier snack. Fruits like pineapples, bananas, and oranges can actually promote sleepiness by boosting melatonin.

Melatonin is a hormone that is directly related to you sleep-wake cycle; its presence promotes restfulness. Associate rest with your snack of choice!

These tips are easy ways to help get you on the path for better rest!