Try this antioxidant-powered soothing, calming sleepy time tart cherry ๐ mocktail instead!
๐6 ounces chamomile or lavender tea (or other soothing non caffeinated herbal tea)
๐4 ounces tart cherry juice (not concentrate), only cherry juice
๐2 ounces sparkling water (or more if youโd like it extra sparkly
Pour the three ingredients over ice into your fave sipping glass ๐ฅค
Garnish with orange, lime, or lemon, and add a little squeeze of citrus if youโd like! (Extra vitamin C boost too๐).
Two things in tart cherries that may promote good sleep:
๐ phytonutrients that act like antioxidants
๐melatonin- your bodyโs sleepy time hormone
Tart cherries are packed with #phytonutrients, which are health-promoting compounds that combat inflammation in the body, including the gut and brain for body mind energy, clarity, focus and happiness. โบ๏ธ
Just some of the phytonutrients that act like antioxidants fighting inflammation in tart cherries include
๐flavonoids (quercetin, anyhocyanins, kaempferol)
๐flavanols (catechin, epicatechin)
๐phenolic acids
Some studies have also shown tart cherries to improve sleep because of tart cherriesโ melatonin content. Yโall if you want to FEEL good, sleep is key! ๐ด Lucky for us, #plantbased foods have been shown to promote good sleep through their fiber, #plantprotein and otherโs beneficial compounds like in tart cherries.
Try replacing your alcohol night cap with a tart cherry night cap to promote better sleep, energy, mood and overall health. Whoโs in?๐๐๐ผ๐