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7 Vegan Foods That Support Better Sleep (and 7 That Don’t)

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Discover 7 vegan foods that help you sleep better—plus which ones to avoid—\ and enjoy plant-based supper ideas and a sleep-friendly recipe! Getting a restful night’s sleep isn’t just about avoiding screens or caffeine—what you eat for supper plays a huge role. Some plant-based foods contain nutrients that help regulate melatonin and serotonin levels, promoting relaxation and deeper sleep. Others can spike your energy or disrupt digestion, keeping you awake long past bedtime. 🥱 7 Vegan Foods That Support Improved Sleep Cherries – One of the only plant sources of natural melatonin. Tart cherries or juice before bed may help regulate sleep-wake cycles. Kiwi – Rich in serotonin-boosting compounds and antioxidants; studies link kiwi consumption with faster sleep onset. Almonds – Contain magnesium and tryptophan, nutrients linked to improved sleep quality. Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) – High in magnesium and zinc, which work with tryptophan to support melatonin production. Tofu – A good sou...

Burgers, Patties, Balls




VeggieSchool site has a pretty good variety of recipes for vegan burgers, patties and balls. Here are great choices for delicious, high protein, healthy, plant-based-vegan food:

Barley-Pecan Burger (pot barley, pecans)

Beet Burger (beets, lentils, tahini)

Blackbean-Cornmeal Meatballs

Black Bean Patties (black beans, mushrooms)

Chickpea-Oat Meatballs

Lentil Patties (lentils)

Lentil Potato Patties (lentils, potatoes, pecans)   

Lentil-Walnut Meatballs   (lentils, walnuts)          

Miner's Kidney Bean Patties (mushrooms, kidney beans, sunflower seeds)

Mushroom-Tofu Meatballs (mushrooms, tofu)

Mushroom-Walnut Burger (mushrooms, walnuts)

Oat-Nut-Potato Patties (nuts, oats, potato)

Pecans Meatballs (pecans or walnuts)

Portobello Mushroom Schnitzel (portobello mushrooms)

Real Deal Veggie Burger (root vegetables, nuts)

Rice-Nut Burger (rice, nuts, rice flour)

Sunflower-Nut Meatballs (sunflower seeds, nuts)

Sweet Potato-Quinoa Meatballs (sweet potato, quinoa)

Zucchini Sausage Patties (zucchini, tofu, rice)






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