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The Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Dessert That Helps You Sleep Better

May 10, 2016 By Dr. Mike Leave a Comment

Don’t fear the bedtime snack. Dessert is good for you if you do it right.

Next time you get a hankering for sweets at bedtime, whip up my peanut butter protein bomb!

It’s packed with casein, a protein found in dairy products. Casein contains chemicals called casomorphins that promote relaxation and induce sleep.  Plus, it helps build muscle while you’re out cold. A recent Dutch study found that drinking a casein shake before bed increased protein synthesis throughout the night.

Click here to read this article at menshealth.com

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