The Meat-Sleep Diet

The Meat-Sleep Diet A small study from Purdue University showed that people who consumed 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight had improved sleep quality after 16 weeks when compared to folks who ate about half that much. It might be because a protein-rich diet can prompt certain brain chemicals that help you sleep - here are our favorite high-protein foods. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT 3 Steps to Picking "Meat" on a Meat-Free Diet MORE 5 Foods for Soothing Stress Relief (Plus More Helpful Tips) MORE 6 Healthy Foods That Are Still Really High In Calories  MORE AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.