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Jul 26 14 tweets 5 min read Read on X
Deep sleep is your body’s built-in repair system.

But in the last 50 years, average sleep duration has dropped by 1.5 hours per night.

That's why I found 9 proven ways to improve deep, restorative sleep🧵:

1. Tart cherry juice
Tart cherry juice is nature’s melatonin.

It’s one of the few natural sources of this sleep hormone.

In one study, drinking 2 cups per day led to 84 more minutes of sleep.

Drink it 1–2 hours before bed for maximum effect.
2. Kiwi

This fruit is surprisingly powerful for sleep.

High in serotonin + antioxidants, which regulate your sleep cycle.

People who ate 2 kiwis an hour before bed fell asleep 42% faster and slept more soundly.
3. Chamomile tea

Not just calming, it contains apigenin, a compound that binds to GABA receptors.

This reduces anxiety and helps induce deep NREM sleep.

Drink 30–45 mins before bed. No side effects. No dependency.
4. Magnesium glycinate

This form of magnesium is highly bioavailable and supports GABA activity (your brain’s main calming neurotransmitter).

It also promotes the production of melatonin.

Shown to reduce stress, shorten sleep onset, and improve sleep depth.
I take these Magnesium Glycinate gummies.

They're good quality, 3rd party tested, and have a touch of L'Theanine to compliment it's benefits.

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5. Bananas

A sleep snack hiding in plain sight.

Rich in magnesium and vitamin B6, both crucial for melatonin production.

Also contains tryptophan, an amino acid that helps the brain relax and fall asleep.
6. Walnuts

These nuts contain natural melatonin, magnesium, and healthy fats that support serotonin production.

One study found that walnuts may increase sleep quality and help maintain stable blood sugar overnight, which is key for deep sleep. Image
7. L-Theanine

Found naturally in green tea, but in small amounts.

Supplementing L'Theanine has been shown to increase alpha brain waves, reduce nighttime anxiety, and promote deep sleep without sedation.
L'Theanine is great alone, but amazing when paired with Magnesium Glycinate.

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8. Reishi mushroom tea

Known as the “mushroom of immortality” in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Modern studies show it reduces sleep latency (time to fall asleep) and increases deep sleep phases.

Best taken in tea or tincture 1 hour before bed.
9. Golden milk (turmeric + warm milk)

A traditional Ayurvedic sleep tonic.

Contains curcumin, which reduces nighttime inflammation, one of the hidden enemies of deep sleep.

Add a pinch of black pepper to enhance absorption.
Deep sleep isn’t optional, it’s when you repair, detox, and rebuild.

If you’re lifting, fasting, dieting or just trying to function daily…

It all falls apart without this foundation.

Fix your sleep first.
It’s the one upgrade that improves everything.
I hope this helps you become a stronger, healthier, version of yourself.

If you liked this, follow @LeddyLLC for more health tips!

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Jul 25
Walking after meals is the simplest metabolism hack on Earth.

It lowers blood sugar, boosts digestion, and melts fat in minutes.

It’s like pressing the “burn mode” button after eating.

Here’s why it works, what it fixes, & how to start doing it🧵:
After you eat, blood sugar spikes.

Your pancreas releases insulin to move sugar into cells.

But when insulin stays high, fat burning shuts down.

That’s where post-meal walking flips the switch.
Walking pulls glucose into your muscles, no insulin needed.

That drop in blood sugar means less fat storage, fewer crashes, and more energy.

It’s like vacuuming sugar out of your bloodstream before it sticks.
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Jul 24
If your cortisol is stuck high, you’ll never feel truly rested.

Most people don’t realize stress hormones are wrecking their fat loss and focus.

Here are 7 ways to reset cortisol and balance your nervous system🧵:

1. Morning sunlight and cold exposure.
Get outside within 10 min of waking. Light tells your brain to shut off cortisol later.

Follow with cold exposure. 30–90 sec is enough.

Cold spikes adrenaline briefly, then trains your system to calm faster.

It’s a stress inoculation.
2. Balance your blood sugar

Spiking glucose in the morning = spiking cortisol.

Start your day with protein + fat:
• Eggs + avocado
• Greek yogurt + nuts
• Protein shake + fiber

Fewer crashes. Better mood. Less hormonal chaos.
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Jul 22
Most people over 30 think stubborn fat is just part of getting older.

But it’s not aging…

It’s a broken metabolism built over decades.

Here are 8 ways to restart fat loss and melt away years of weight gain🧵:
1. Make protein be 30-40% of your daily calories.

Why?

Protein raises metabolic rate, preserves lean muscle, and sharply reduces cravings.

Studies show a 100‑calorie protein boost burns about 20 extra calories daily.
2. Eat most of your carbs earlier in the day.

Why? Insulin sensitivity peaks in the morning and tapers by night.

Late-night carbs spike insulin + fat storage.

Front-load them to work with your metabolism, not against it. Image
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Jul 21
Everyone thinks belly fat is just cosmetic.

But that’s dangerously wrong.

Visceral fat wraps your organs and wrecks your metabolism.

Here’s how to target it before it targets you🧵:
Visceral fat is toxic.

It’s not the pinchable kind.

It grows around your liver, pancreas, and intestines...

And floods your body with inflammatory signals that spike blood sugar, insulin, and cortisol.

This is metabolic sabotage from the inside out.
The first step to burning it? Lower insulin.

Visceral fat thrives in high-insulin environments.

That means cutting sugar, refined carbs, and snacking.

Fewer spikes = more fat access.

Your body won’t burn what insulin is blocking.
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Jul 20
The most important mineral your body is missing:

Magnesium.

It fuels your nervous system, deepens sleep, reduces anxiety, and accelerates physical recovery.

Here’s why it's essential (& how to get the right form)🧵:
You need magnesium for 300+ enzymatic reactions.

But here’s the real shocker:

Nearly 70% of people are deficient, and most don't know it.

Fatigue, cramps, mood swings?

It might not be burnout... it could actually be a mineral deficiency.
Magnesium is neuroelectric currency.

Your brain uses it to control neurons, fire muscles, and calm your nervous system.

Deficiency? You feel:

- Wired but tired
- Panicked for no reason
- Like your battery won't recharge

Here's what happens if you get enough:
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The most clinically studied adaptogen on Earth:

Ashwagandha.

It lowers cortisol, boosts testosterone, and improves sleep quality.

Here’s why it works (& how to take it properly)🧵:
Ashwagandha is an adaptogen.

That means it helps your body respond to physical and psychological stress.

In multiple human trials, it significantly reduced cortisol.

Lower cortisol = less belly fat, anxiety, and burnout.
In one 60-day study:

- Cortisol dropped by 27%
- Stress scores dropped by 44%
- Participants reported better mood, energy, and libido

Ashwagandha didn’t mask symptoms...

It changed their baseline stress response.
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