Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail (Viral "Sleepy Girl Mocktail")
Why is the Tart Cherry Juice Mocktail good for sleep?
The Sleepy Girl Mocktail originates from Tiktok. Holistic health influencers and athletes have been talking about the concoction for its benefits in aiding restful sleep and healthy digestion.
The mocktail is made with tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and sparkling water and it promotes the body’s melatonin production to support sleep. Tart cherries are filled with a lot of nutrients, like antioxidants, anthocyanins and melatonin. Melatonin strongly affects the human sleep-wake cycle to help support sleep and when combined with magnesium, the drink’s effects are more effective for sleep.
Magnesium is a mineral that assists with hundreds of enzymatic bodily reactions like energy production, protein synthesis, muscle contractions, and more. In terms of sleep, magnesium can help regulate certain neurotransmitters, or chemical messengers that relay messages between nerve cells in your brain.
Before taking a sip, it’s important to evaluate your needs for supplemental magnesium. It’s a good idea to test your mineral levels through Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis or work with a practitioner who can guide you.
Recipe For Tart Chery Juice Mocktail
What you'll need:
½ cup tart cherry juice
1 serving magnesium powder - I love Jigsaw Health MagSoothe
(no-sugar added) sparkling water of choice
How to make the Sleepy Girl Mocktail:
Pour the tart cherry juice in a glass over ice.
Add the magnesium powder, and stir until fully dissolved.
Top your mocktail off with Olipop for added digestive benefits, and sip your way to good sleep!
