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It\u2019s one of the biggest jokes on the internet: millennials spending their hard-earned money on avocado toast (often Instagrammed with perfectly sliced cherry tomatoes on top) and iced coffee<\/a>. If you\u2019re trying to get better sleep<\/a>, the coffee won\u2019t do you any good. But when it comes to avocados, the millennials might be onto something. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocados are a superfood packed with health benefits that include lowering cholesterol, reducing your risk of chronic disease, and improving your eye health. Plus, eating avocado before bed might even help you get better sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about the potential benefits of eating avocado before bed and how to add this fruit to your diet to improve your sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why avocado before bed is good for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Key nutrition factors for sleeping well include eating enough calories and eating all macronutrients\u2014carbs, fat, and protein, says Caroline L. Young, RD, owner and founder of Whole Self Nutrition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFat is what helps food taste delicious and gets us satiated at meals and snacks,\u201d she explains. \u201cNutrients in avocados that may help with sleep include fiber and fat because they both help with fullness and satisfaction, and it\u2019s hard to [fall] asleep or stay asleep if we are still hungry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She adds that avocados also contain magnesium<\/a> and potassium\u2014two minerals associated with better sleep. Studies have shown<\/a> magnesium might make it easier to fall asleep and improve your sleep quality. Meanwhile, potassium helps by relaxing your muscles and may even help improve symptoms<\/a> of sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom line: Eating avocado before bed could help you fall asleep more quickly, stay asleep all night, and get overall better rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other health benefits of avocado<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s much more to avocados than simply helping you get some shuteye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAvocados are one of the most nutrient-dense foods we can eat,\u201d says Young. She explains that this powerhouse fruit is packed with heart-healthy unsaturated fats; essential micronutrients like vitamins and minerals; and plenty of fiber to help your digestive system keep moving along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nutrients that avocado contains (such as carotenoids, monounsaturated fats, potassium, and fiber) have been associated<\/a> with a reduced risk of chronic disease. Avocados are a good low-carb snack and don\u2019t increase cholesterol. They can also improve your eye health and keep your blood sugar levels steady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to add avocado to your diet for better sleep <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Young suggests these delicious and nutritious ways to incorporate avocado into your meals throughout the day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n