SLEEPY TEA!!!

Evidence-based sleep recipe that actually works!

This is my tried and trued SLEEP MOCKTAIL. If you're like me and have a hard time falling asleep + staying asleep, this concoction is scientifically linked to better rest. Read below for the recipe information & why it works!

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Recipe Information:

• Makes 1 serving

• Total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup 100% tart cherry juice (from concentrate is totally fine, but there should be nothing added! Ensure the only ingredient is tart cherry juice)

• 2 tsp elderberry syrup

• A squeeze (1/4 tsp) liquid magnesium

• 1/2 cup boiling water

• 2 capsules ashwaghanda

Recipe:

1. Add tart cherry juice, elderberry syrup, liquid magnesium, and boiling water to a large mug and mix well. Drink while warm!

2. Take two capsules of ashwaghanda while drinking your tea.

*Optional: can also remove the powder from the ashwaghanda capsules and mix into the tea!

Nutrition & Why It Works:

• Tart cherry juice: tart cherries naturally contain melatonin, as well as tryptophan, which produces melatonin! This helps to boost and regulate your body's natural sleep hormone levels. *As a note, I generally don't add more than 1/2 cup in this mocktail because of the sugar! It is completely natural sugar and has zero refined sugar, which is great, and is nothing that I am concerned about. My concern, however, is that sugar is a large energy source for the body so I like to be mindful of that before bed!

• Elderberry syrup: reduces stress & calms the body, reduces inflammation, and is full of antioxidants and vitamins to boost the immune system! I especially love this when I'm feeling a bit under the weather. You can purchase from Further Food through the link in my bio (also linked here), promo code SNACKS4SAR!

• Liquid magnesium with trace minerals: plays a role in regulating melatonin levels, calming the central nervous system and can correct common mineral deficiencies! Still being studied but may be linked to falling asleep faster, reduced nighttime awakening, and increasing levels of naturally circulating melatonin. Magnesium is also an electrolyte so I love the pre-bedtime hydration support. This linked one contains 72 bioavailable trace minerals!!

• Side of ashwaghanda: great for anxiety and calms the body! Has been shown to reduce stress, induce relaxation, and subsequently improve sleep. You can purchase from Further Food through the link in my "Favorite Products" page (also linked here), promo code SNACKS4SAR!

Check out a video of this drink!