Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to surprising effect on sleep

Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to surprising effect on sleep

Quality of sleep improved by eating 5 cups of produce daily, new research says

A study from the University of Chicago Medicine and Columbia University found that increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables could help promote more restful sleep. (iStock)

Those who reported eating more fruits and vegetables during the day were found to have "deeper, more uninterrupted sleep." (iStock)

"Based on current data, the experts confidently advise that regularly eating a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables is best for long-term sleep health," the researchers wrote. (iStock)