With summer comes longer days and later bedtimes, but come fall, you may be looking to reset your sleep. Melatonin is a popular supplement for easing that transition, as it helps regulate the body’s internal clock and signal when it’s time to wind down. However, for those looking for a more natural solution—one free from side effects such as drowsiness or headaches—you may be able to achieve similar results by adding one simple food to your daily diet.

Eating pumpkin seeds could help you sleep.

Family nurse practitioner Regine Josie, NP, says that there’s one snack that works as an excellent alternative to taking over-the-counter melatonin or other sleep aids: Pumpkin seeds.

She notes that these are packed with magnesium, tryptophan, and zinc, all of which can aid in relaxation and help

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