More sleep? Yes, please.

Why has sleep become such a challenge? Strategies for a peaceful night; plus Sleepy Cherry Almond Milk & Gut-Loving Chocolate Bark

Sleep, sleep, sleep. We all want more of it; none of us get enough of it. Throw in perimenopause and your quest for peaceful sleep has likely turned into a nightly struggle. Whether you’re finding it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, you’re waking at 4am, or the quality of your sleep is generally poor — you’re not alone! The hormonal changes of midlife can significantly impact how well we sleep. But there’s good news: what you eat, drink or do throughout the day may make a real difference to how well you rest.

This month’s Midlife Bites deep dive is all about the food and lifestyle habits you can adopt to support your melatonin cycle, blood sugar balance, magnesium intake, and stress resilience, which are all essential for restful, uninterrupted sleep.