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Sleep-Promoting Dinners: Tryptophan & Magnesium-Rich Meals for Deeper Rest

  • Writer: Savannah
    Savannah
  • Dec 20, 2025
  • 1 min read

By Savannah Ryan, Cookbook Author & Food Explorer


Quality sleep often begins at dinner. Foods high in tryptophan (a precursor to serotonin and melatonin) and magnesium (which calms nerves and muscles) help your body prepare for restful nights—without heavy carbs or caffeine.


These MAHA-friendly meals use traditional fats and whole ingredients to promote relaxation.



Sleep-Promoting Dinners: Tryptophan & Magnesium-Rich Meals for Deeper Rest
Sleep-Promoting Dinners: Tryptophan & Magnesium-Rich Meals for Deeper Rest


Key Sleep-Supporting Nutrients

  • Tryptophan-rich: Turkey, salmon, eggs, nuts.

  • Magnesium-rich: Spinach, avocado, pumpkin seeds, almonds, dark chocolate (85%+).


5 Relaxing Dinner Ideas

  1. Salmon with Spinach & Avocado Omega-3s + magnesium for calm.

  2. Turkey & Pumpkin Seed Stir-Fry Tryptophan + magnesium crunch.

  3. Egg Frittata with Greens Simple bake with spinach.

  4. Almond-Crusted Chicken Nutty relaxation.

  5. Dark Chocolate Berry Treat Light magnesium finish.

Eat 3 hours before bed; pair with chamomile.



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