March 19, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Shanthi Appelö, Registered Dietitian and Health and Wellness Spokesperson at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Having trouble sleeping? This segment explores how nutrition impacts sleep quality. Shanti Appelö, a registered dietitian, shares which foods and drinks to avoid before bed, like large meals, fatty foods, caffeine, and alcohol. She also highlights foods that can help you fall asleep, such as pistachios, tart cherry juice, and complex carbohydrates, while suggesting a food diary to track personal sensitivities.