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	<title>LIVESTRONG.COM Foods for Sleep</title>
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		<title>The Five Foods That Ruin Sleep</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/513445-the-five-foods-that-ruin-sleep/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:16:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ideally, you should sleep for seven to eight hours every night to obtain all the benefits of sleep, such as better mental clarity and improved energy levels. If you find yourself having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep, certain foods --- such as a protein-rich snack --- may help. Similarly, a handful of specific foods can have the opposite effect and ruin your chances of enjoying a restful evening.]]></description>
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		<title>A List of Food Not to Eat Before Going to Sleep</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/494779-a-list-of-food-not-to-eat-before-going-to-sleep/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:14:15 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some foods and drinks could interfere with your sleep. For most people, a bedtime snack is not necessary if you had a healthy dinner just a few hours before. If you absolutely need to eat something before going to bed, choose foods that are free of additives, sugar, caffeine and alcohol to minimize the impact on the quality of your sleep. For example, a plain yogurt mixed with a few berries, cheese, hard-boiled eggs, roasted almonds or a few sticks of baby carrots are good examples of snacks that will help you have sweet dreams.]]></description>
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		<title>Does Food Affect the Way We Sleep?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/480247-does-food-affect-the-way-we-sleep/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:03:12 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eating and sleeping have more in common than their shared status as basic biological functions. Eating particular foods impacts the time and quality of your sleep patterns; your quality of sleep also impacts your eating patterns. Improving your diet may likewise improve your sleep, and vice versa.]]></description>
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		<title>Food Intolerance &#038; Sleep Disorders</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/454196-food-intolerance-sleep-disorders/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 15:22:42 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sleep disorders do more than make you miserable. They can increase your chances of developing obesity and Type 2 diabetes and may shorten your life span. They can also increase your risk of accidents. While there are many causes of sleep disorders, one possible cause that is often overlooked is food sensitivities.]]></description>
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		<title>Food to Eat for Sleeping</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/351469-food-to-eat-for-sleeping/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:19:50 -0800</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eating too much or too little may keep you from sleeping properly. If you want to have a good night's sleep, don't go to bed hungry. Instead, have a small snack. HelpGuide recommends half a sandwich, either with turkey or peanut butter. You may choose to have a small piece of fruit. A banana, in particular, is good to eat, as it contains magnesium, a natural relaxant.]]></description>
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		<title>Foods That Increase Serotonin and Induce Sleep</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/294169-foods-that-increase-serotonin-and-induce-sleep/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 03:16:55 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tryptophan is the amino acid your body uses to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that influences many brain functions, including sleep. High carbohydrate foods stimulate the release of insulin, which helps clear the bloodstream of the amino acids that may compete with tryptophan. This process allows more tryptophan to enter the brain where serotonin is manufactured. Many protein-rich foods contain tryptophan. Meals that combine healthy, non-sugary carbohydrates with proteins containing tryptophan enable this calming amino acid to reach the brain and produce the serotonin that relaxes you and helps you sleep.]]></description>
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		<title>Foods to Make You Sleep Well</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/275689-foods-to-make-you-sleep-well/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:47:10 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The foods you eat can affect how you sleep. Some foods can help you have a restful sleep, while other foods can keep you awake. Foods that contain tryptophan are sleep-promoting foods because this amino acid makes serotonin and melatonin. Both of these help to induce sleep through specific reactions in the body. Eating carbohydrates with foods containing tryptophan can make tryptophan more available to the brain, therefore promoting restful sleep.]]></description>
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