Getting enough rest is a challenge for many of us. When you combine packed social and professional schedules with common biological issues that disrupt sleep, it’s not always easy to get quality rest. According to a Consumer Reports survey, 164 million Americans struggle with sleep at least once a week. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to get more shut-eye—including making a few simple tweaks to your diet. “Sleep is essential to overall wellness by decreasing stress hormones, healing tissues, and allowing for mental clarity,” says Jessica DeLuise, founder of Eat Your Way to Wellness. “There are foods that provide key nutrients, which can help you achieve better sleep.” Below, experts elaborate on the key foods for better sleep you should include in your lifestyle and how to weave them into your diet with simple recipes. Sleep Hormones and Foods for Better Sleep The first step to achieving better sleep is understanding how the body works. There are several hormones in the body that play a part in the sleep cycle. Melatonin “Melatonin is a hormone produced by …

Listen up pasta lovers! If you are looking to keep Italian inspired dishes on your weekly menu but need a low-carb alternative from time to time, spaghetti squash recipes should be your go-to. “What’s so great about spaghetti squash is that it’s less than a quarter of the calories and carbohydrates contained in regular pasta. You still get to enjoy a great substitution,” says Danielle Pashko, holistic nutritionist and author of Breaking Your Fat Girl Habits. Read on for more reasons to incorporate spaghetti squash in your meals and get started with some spaghetti squash recipes below. Pasta’s Healthier Cousin Kelly Boyer, founder and chief executive officer of PALETA and executive chef and licensed integrative nutritionist, is constantly finding new ways to give dishes a healthy makeover. Boyer loves incorporating squash, because of the bold, bright, and rich taste, as well as the number of nutrients you can reap per serving. “Spaghetti squash is superior when it comes to health benefits, compared to your pantry pasta. One cup of squash totals 42 kcal and ten grams …

You know the old saying. If you give a man some food, you’ve fed him. If you give a man a mason jar, you’ve fed him anywhere and everywhere he goes. Well, it’s something like that. Mason jar meals are some of the most convenient options for on-the-go eating. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or post-workout, these meals are the answer to your meal storage problems—everything goes in one jar. Plus, they’re a nice replacement for any overused Tupperware you may be holding on to. Try your hand at this easy meal-prep strategy with three mason jar recipes. Breakfast: Blueberry Cream Overnight Oats Mason jar recipes really took off when overnight oats became more popular. This style of oatmeal basically entails throwing all of your ingredients—oats, your liquid of choice, and toppings—into a jar to essentially steep together overnight. In the morning, your breakfast is prepped and ready to go. Choose superfood toppings such as berries, chia seeds, and flax seeds for increased fiber, nutrients, and anti-inflammatory benefits. Registered dietitian and founder of Nutri Savvy …