Welcome to this week’s just better.® Recipe of the Week! As we focus on high-quality sleep for Better Sleep Month, we’re excited to share a delicious and nutritious recipe that promotes better sleep and supports overall health and well-being.
Inspired by our latest blog post, High-Quality Sleep: The Key to Better Health, this Baked Turkey Spring Salad and just better.® Prebiotic Tart Cherry Vinaigrette is packed with sleep-enhancing ingredients and infused with just better.® Prebiotic Fiber, making it the perfect dinner choice for a restful night.
Vital Ingredients for High-Quality Sleep
Turkey:
Turkey is renowned for its high tryptophan content, an amino acid that aids in the production of serotonin and melatonin, essential for regulating sleep. Eating turkey can improve sleep quality and promote relaxation. As a lean protein, turkey also supports muscle repair and growth.
Avocado:
Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that is rich in healthy fats, magnesium, and potassium. These nutrients help relax muscles and promote a sense of calm, making it easier to fall asleep. The healthy fats in avocados also support brain health and reduce inflammation, contributing to overall well-being. Including avocado in your salad adds a creamy texture and boosts its sleep-promoting properties.
Tart Cherry:
Tart cherries are a natural source of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Eating tart cherries or their juice helps improve sleep quality and duration. The tart cherry vinaigrette in this salad adds a delicious tangy flavor while boosting its sleep-enhancing benefits.
just better.® Prebiotic Fiber:
just better.® Prebiotic Fiber is infused into the vinaigrette, providing additional gut health benefits without altering the taste or texture.
just better.® Prebiotic Fiber supports a healthy gut microbiome, which plays a crucial role in overall wellness and restful sleep. By promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, just better.® helps regulate digestion and improve nutrient absorption. (Learn more in this week’s blog!) Additionally, prebiotic fiber aids in blood sugar control, preventing spikes and crashes that can disrupt sleep.
Baked Turkey Salad + just better.® Prebiotic Tart Cherry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the Salad:
2 turkey breasts
1 or 2 Tablespoon avocado oil (depending on the size of your turkey breasts)
Salt and pepper to taste
Your favorite spices (Think garlic, Italian seasonings, rosemary, etc.)
4 cups of your favorite spring salad mix
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 avocado, cubed
1/4 cup sliced almonds
For the just better.® Prebiotic Tart Cherry Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup tart cherry juice
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 to 2 Tablespoons of honey (to taste)
1/2 cup olive oil
4 Tablespoons of just better.® Prebiotic Fiber
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Prepare the Turkey:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the turkey breasts with avocado oil and season with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices.
Place the turkey breasts in a shallow baking dish (Optional: Line with parchment paper).
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to keep the turkey moist.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the foil for the last 5 minutes of baking to let the turkey brown slightly.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips or cubes.
Prepare the Vegetables:
While the turkey is baking, prepare the vegetables by slicing the cucumbers, bell peppers, and avocados and shredding the carrots.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spring salad mix, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, avocado, and sliced almonds.
Make the Vinaigrette:
In a small bowl, whisk together the tart cherry juice, red wine vinegar
Stir in just better.® Prebiotic Fiber until fully dissolved.
Add the Dijon mustard and honey.
Gradually add the olive oil while whisking continuously until the vinaigrette is well blended.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Salad:
Add the diced turkey to the salad bowl with the vegetables.
Drizzle the just better.® Prebiotic Tart Cherry Vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
Store any leftover just better.® Vinaigrette in a jar for up to a week.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Conclusion
A nutritious and delicious dinner is a fantastic way to support high-quality sleep. By incorporating sleep-promoting ingredients and the added benefits of just better.® Prebiotic Fiber, you can make your meals both tasty and beneficial.
Let’s prioritize getting the rest we need to live… just better.®!
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