Wake/Sleep: What to Eat and Do for More Energy and Better Sleep

by Ariane Resnick

Just flip to go beyond caffeine and chamomile Filled with recipes for food and DIY health and beauty treatments, Wake/Sleep is two books in one half has advice and tips on staying alert and energetic, but turn the book over and discover the best ways to calm down, relax, and fall asleep. Caffeine features heavily on the Wake side, but eucalyptus and citrus are fascinating and stimulating alternatives. Recipes span from the perfect bulletproof coffee―the added fat slows down the body’s absorption of the caffeine for a smoother buzz―to Matcha Mint Gummies and Chocolate Stout Chili. One the Sleep side, calm your body and mind with sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and calcium- and magnesium-rich foods, with recipes including Peppermint Tea Latte, Lemon-Lime Avo Mousse, and Banana Pudding. DIY Coffee Body Scrub will energize even the most reluctant morning person and, when it’s time to wind down, a calming Yogurt Bath Soak will promote relaxation. 50 color photographs

Genres: Nonfiction, Cookbooks

224 pages, Paperback

Published January 8, 2019

About the author

Ariane Resnick, CNC is a special-diet chef, certified nutritionist, and best-selling author whose work has been featured by Forbes, CBS’s The Doctors, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Huffington Post, Livestrong, and ABC News. Ariane lives in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up as I am having trouble with both the waking and sleeping sides of life. There is some good information here and some good looking snacks/drinks that are all easy to make and are all gluten free. Matcha cupcakes. I never thought to make tea pops... I probably wouldn't use black tea and orange juice, I'm a green tea girl but I'm sure I will find a combo that works for me. And baked pumpkin donuts! Yes please!