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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...

Potato Cutlets Stuffed with Mushrooms

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Potato Cutlets Stuffed with Mushrooms Germany's varied landscapes result in different key crops according to geography, for example, apples, pears, cherries, and peaches are common fruit crops and vegetables like cabbage, potatoes, asparagus and beets are grown in most house gardens.  But grapes for wine production are imported crops from Southern Germany.  Tomatoes are also best grown in the South.  German cultures mostly focus on healthy eating and festival foods allow season departures for a short celebratory time.  These stuffed cutlets are sometimes called croquettes or Kartofelin Zrazy in Russian-German.  I have "veganized" the recipe with a Flax Egg--  whisking 1 T. finely ground flax seed with 3 T water= 1 vegan egg  and a recipe for a quick vegan sunflower seed sour cream HERE . INGREDIENTS: 6 large Potatoes , peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces Kosher salt , to taste (for boiling) 1 Flax Egg   1 T. All-Purpose Flour Fres...

Plum-Banana Breakfast Squares, Vegan and Gluten-Free

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These plum-banana breakfast squares are the result of wanting to use up some of the abundance of a backyard plum harvest.  I will also be making a plum upside-down cake to take to Church tomorrow (but not a very healthy recipe, so it won't be on this blog). We will use some of these plums today: I love these little orbs of sunshine.  I call them "Little Golden Plums" although I know they must have a proper scientific name. 😶You can use any sort/named plum but make sure you remove the stone when prepping them. 😶Set the Oven for 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or about 180 C. 😶Make your flaxseed or chia seed egg: ·      1 tbsp ground  Flaxseed  or  Chia Seed  + 3 tbsp  water- whisk up together and set aside until it is the consistency of whisked egg white, creamy and sticky (about 10-15 minutes)      😶Add the flaxseed/chia seed egg to the following in your food processor: ·      ...