Eat Your Way to Better Sleep
Posted: 24 April 2025
We all know how important a good night's rest is, but did you know that what we eat can play a major role in how well we sleep?
Whether it's the ingredients or simply the act of nourishing your body, the right meals can set the stage for better rest.
We’ve partnered with our friends at Nutra Organics to bring you a full day of sleep-supportive recipes that are perfect for meal prep (and even better for winding down).
Breakfast: Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl
A refreshing start to your day.
Ingredients:
- 3 frozen bananas
- ½ cup of organic orange juice (or liquid of your choice)
- 1 tbsp Berry Immune
- 1 tsp Thriving Family Smooth Vanilla
- 2 tbsp coconut chips
- Handful of berries (strawberries and raspberries work well)
- Nuts and seeds of choice for topping
Instructions:
1. Blend together the bananas, juice, Berry Immune, and Thriving Family powder until smooth.
2. Pour into bowls and top with berries, coconut chips, and your chosen nuts and seeds.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy with a spoonful of morning sunshine.
To help get you started, we’ve created a Meal Prep template in the Sleep Guide, you can download it for free here.
Lunch: Get Your Greens Jar Salad
Fresh, herby, and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients:
For the salad:
- 4 chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Chicken Bone Broth Concentrate (Native Herb)
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
- 2 cobs of corn, kernels sliced
- 100 g feta, crumbled
- 2 cucumbers, sliced into half moons
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- A handful of fresh basil
- 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 2 cups baby spinach
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup lemon juice (approx 1 lemon)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp Chicken Bone Broth Concentrate (Lemon Paprika)
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place chicken on a lined baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and brush with bone broth concentrate. Sprinkle with cracked pepper.
2. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cooked through. Let cool, then slice.
3. Layer the salad ingredients into jars in the order listed.
4. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well to emulsify.
5. When ready to serve, pour salad into a bowl, drizzle over dressing, and toss to combine.
Dinner: Beef Cheek Massaman Curry
Slow-cooked and good for the soul.
Ingredients:
-500g beef cheek
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 brown onion, cut into wedges
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 tsp kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
- ⅓ cup Massaman curry paste
- 3 x 400g cans coconut milk
- 1 tbsp unrefined coconut sugar
- 1 tsp Beef Bone Broth Concentrate (Natural)
- 500g baby potatoes, halved
- 1½ cups jasmine rice
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp fish sauce (plus more to taste)
- Fresh coriander and peanuts to serve
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Season beef with salt. In a large oven-proof pan, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil and sear beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the same pan, then sauté garlic, onion, ginger, and kaffir lime for 3–4 minutes.
3. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 cans of coconut milk, sugar, and bone broth concentrate. Stir to combine, then return beef to the pan.
4. Cover with lid or foil and bake for 2½ hours.
5. Add potatoes and cook for another hour.
6. Meanwhile, cook jasmine rice according to packet instructions.
7. Once the curry is cooked, remove beef and stir in the remaining can of coconut milk, lime juice, and fish sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning. Return beef to the pot and spoon sauce over to coat.
8. Serve with rice, topped with fresh coriander and peanuts.
Need a sweet treat before bed?
We love Nutra's Collagen Hot Chocolate! Featuring a sleepy mix of Magnesium, Collagen Peptides, and Vitamin C.
Once your meals are prepped, you’re good to go for the week. And to make everything a little more luxurious, why not throw a French Flax Linen Table Cloth into the mix?
Need more tips for better sleep? Our Sleep Guide has all the essentials.
