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This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all easy steps we can take to get better sleep. We're joined by Jackie Vegar, registered dietitian and author at The Wellness Solution. Jackie shares foods and supplements to improve sleep, tips fo changing nighttime routines, and how lack of sleep affects our hormones.

What We Cover:

Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!

• 4:08 Welcome back, Jackie!
• 7:20 Why are teens always so tired? 
• 11:50 How lack of sleep affects hormones  
• 12:50 Change nighttime routines 
• 16:15 Foods to keep on hand for energy & for bedtime 
• 23:07 How does Magnesium help with sleep?
• 25ish Supplements that help with sleep 
• 31:20 Foods high in B vitamins
• 35:40 Benefits of drinking tea before bed  
• 39:40 Bedtime snacks

About Our Guest, Jackie Vega

Jackie is a registered dietitian, ACE-certified personal trainer, wife, and mom of two. She is the founder of the Wellness Solution where she offers guidance to her clients on all things health and fitness.

Jackie recently launched the Busy Moms Kitchen podcast where she invites you into her kitchen to listen in on conversations about life as busy moms, reaching health and fitness goals and other things that only you and your girlfriends will understand.

Relevant Links

• Listen to Jackie's Podcast - The Busy Mom's Kitchen
• Follow Jackie on Instagram & Facebook
• Food Rx: Foods That Help Reduce Anxiety
• Is Caffeine Safe for Kids?
• What You Need to Know about Probiotics for Kids
• Better Sleep, Clean Home & a Healthier You
• 10 Proven Tips To Make Your Sleep-Deprived Teen Sleep Better

Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:

• Episode 58: Realistic Self-Care for Families
• Episode 64: Tips to Declutter Your Home
• Episode 6: Mindful Eating for Your Family

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