Given the relentlessly plugged-in nature of our society, getting a good night’s sleep is as important as ever—and harder than ever. Adequate deep sleep helps reduce stress, anxiety and the effects of aging and has many healing benefits. These 11 vegan products will help you sleep — and perhaps more importantly, help you stay asleep. But first, can a vegetarian diet help you sleep better?
Achieving better sleep with a plant-based diet
The much-loved avocado may offer sleep benefits. Their magnesium content means regular consumption can help with relaxation and sleep efficiency, and their potassium levels will also help with nerve, muscle and heart function. They also contain biotin, which is good for healthy hair, and carotenoids, which are beneficial for the immune system.
Olive oil is also associated with a good night’s sleep. The popularity of drinking olive oil before bed has increased on social media. Many people think that this is the best way to enjoy the many benefits associated with olive oil and it can also help you feel fuller, which means that if you drink it before bed, you can reduce the risk of waking up with hunger pangs. It can also help relieve other sleep-disrupting problems like indigestion and constipation. The truth is, there’s little research to suggest it’s necessary. Instead, you can increase your levels of healthy fats by simply consuming it with meals or cooking with it, as extra virgin olive oil retains its health benefits even when heated.
Beyond whole, plant-based foods, edible vegan products—like CBD gummies—can also help you get a full night’s sleep. In 2019, the brand CBDistillery conducted a customer survey, which revealed that 88 percent of consumers found CBD helped with topical anxiety. Also, 89 percent said it helped calm their mind and helped them sleep better, and 84 percent said it helped manage pain after physical activity. Studies have also linked CBD to improved sleep, as it is associated with temporarily reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Vegan products for better sleep
These 11 cruelty-free products will help make bedtime feel more restful, luxurious, and comfortable than ever.
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1Cozy Earth Bamboo Viscose Comforter
These sustainably made, down-free, bamboo viscose comforters are temperature-regulating and perfect for sweaty sleepers. It’s packaged in a reusable weekender bag for an ultimate eco-finish from start to finish and we love how soft they feel. Plus, Cozy Earth uses total transparency from manufacturing in the textiles used to make each piece of bedding, so we can feel extra good about sleeping at night.
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2 Yana Sleep 360 Body Pillow
This 360-degree, weighted, full-body hugging pillow is so dreamy you’ll be drifting off into blissful slumber in no time. Not only that, Yana Sleep is AAPI- and women-owned, made from organic cotton and bamboo velor that’s durable and luxurious and made with cool technology. This VegNews editor can personally attest to its quality and zzz-inducing effects.
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3TruSens Ultrasonic Humidifier
Avoid waking up with a dry, scratchy throat and irritated, dry skin by humming this soothing device by your bedside. A high-performance water filter emits a clean, soothing mist, and a UV-C light kills bacteria in the mist. We love that we can put a remote on our bedside table to control it to our liking from the comfort of our bed.
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4 Loftie Bluetooth Alarm Clock
Say goodbye to your harsh, blaring smartphone alarm clock forever with this two-phase alarm with professionally crafted non-alarming alarm tones. In addition, the white noise and sound bath functions help you sleep late at night and ensure you sleep peacefully throughout the night.
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5 Honeydew pillow
The ideal balance of soft, cool, and responsive no-pressure support is achieved in this next-level pillow. Specially designed for side sleepers, this neck-support pillow relieves neck pain from sleeping and ensures a restful sleep. And better? It’s made from synthetic materials so no animals are harmed in creating your much-needed R&R.
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6 Gaia Herbs Sleep Gummies
The potent combination of ashwagandha and passionflower in these chewy, gelatin-free gummies will have you whisked away to dreamland in no time. Sweetened with apples and tart cherries and flavored with sweet orange oil, these all-natural sleep aids are as delicious as they are effective.
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7 Chocolate Bar Bliss Out
Avoid melatonin. Eat chocolate instead! These Yes Cacao Bars combine three key ingredients to help consumers get a more restful, peaceful sleep. Gaba, Blue Lotus and Kava help reduce anxiety, enhance mood and cognitive function, and help access a calm state when consumed. They also use high-quality, organic, raw, wild-harvested cacao so you can reap the health benefits of cacao while getting a good night’s sleep.
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8Bearaby Chunky Knitted Weighted Blanket
This thick, woven organic cotton throw weighs up to 25 pounds (depending on the weight you choose) and feels buttery soft! The breathable weave keeps you from overheating in any season while the even weight distribution lets you feel all the calming effects of a weighted blanket.
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9 Bedtime beauty satin pillow
Many consumers turn to silk pillowcases to protect their precious locks, but this cruelty-free alternative uses satin to achieve the same effect without the drying and friction-building effects of cotton. They help your hair retain moisture, save you from daily washing, and promote healthy locks so you can sleep soundly knowing you’ll feel good.
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10 Osea’s Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist
Lightly mist your pillows with this soothing, nerve-calming mist before bed for a moment of aromatherapy. The vagus nerve activates the body’s relaxation response and helps manage stress, so every spritz of this lux spray ensures relaxation and calm.
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11 Hum Nutrition Beauty ZZZZ Gummies
Melatonin, prebiotic fiber, and calming botanicals (think chamomile, lemon balm, and passionflower) are packaged in a soft, sweet, and chewy gelatin-free gummy ready to transport us to dreamland. Not only are they conducive to a good night’s sleep, they’re also kind to the environment by preventing the equivalent of 4 plastic bottles from littering the ocean with one bottle of gummy each.
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