Sleep-Better Egg Toast with Goat Cheese, Lemon, and Greens. Excerpted from EAT BETTER, SLEEP BETTER: 75 Recipes and A 28-Day Meal plan That Unlock the Food-Sleep Connection. Copyright @ 2025 by Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge and Kat Craddock. Photography Copyright © 2025 by David Malosh. Reproduced by permission of Simon Element, and imprint of Simon & Schuster. All rights reserved.

Struggling with sleep? Your diet could be the missing piece.

Trouble falling or staying asleep? Your diet could be the key. Research shows that certain foods can promote better sleep by reducing inflammation, balancing blood sugar, and supporting circadian rhythms.

In the new cookbook Eat Better, Sleep Better, acclaimed sleep-nutrition expert Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge partners with SAVEUR Magazine editor Kat Craddock to bring science-backed, sleep-friendly meals to your kitchen. With 75 beautifully photographed recipes and a 28-day meal plan designed to support better rest, this cookbook turns your meals into tools for deeper, more restorative sleep.

Try This Sleep-Supportive Recipe

This excerpt from the full article in the Spring/Summer issue of Healthy Aging® Magazine includes a free recipe from the book—Sleep-Better Egg Toast with Goat Cheese, Lemon & Greens—plus a preview of two more exclusive recipes available to subscribers.

Sleep-Better Egg Toast with Goat Cheese, Lemon & Greens is A quick, nutrient-dense breakfast that introduces fiber-rich greens first thing in the morning to support digestion and reduce inflammation—two key factors in better sleep.

Sleep-Better Egg Toast with Goat Cheese, Lemon, and Greens

Makes one serving

• One ½-in. slice whole grain sandwich bread, toasted
• 1 tablespoon fresh goat cheese
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 2 cups mixed baby greens
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• Fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of crushed red chile flakes (optional)

Spread the goat cheese over the toast and set aside on a plate.

Add the oil to a well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat; when the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and fragrant, 1–2 minutes. Add the greens, 1 tablespoon of water, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, just until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Using tongs or a fork, transfer the greens to the toast, leaving the skillet over medium heat. Crack the egg into the skillet, season lightly with salt and black pepper, turn the heat down to low, and cook until the white is set and the yolk has reached the desired doneness (about 5 minutes for a runny yolk). Slide the sunny-side up egg atop the greens, garnish with lemon zest, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and crushed red chile flakes, if using, and serve hot.

Two Additional Sleep-Friendly Recipes from the Book:

• Mushroom “Carbonara” with Broccoli Rabe and Parmesan: A hearty yet healthy pasta dish made with miso and mushrooms to deliver umami-rich depth without the heaviness of cream-based sauces. High in B vitamins and magnesium—both known to support sleep regulation.
• Green Spring Gumbo with Chicken Andouille: A veggie-packed, versatile stew with optional plant-based swaps and a boost of tryptophan from chicken sausage, a natural sleep-supporting amino acid.

Reset Your Sleep Cycle with Food

Beyond individual recipes, Eat Better, Sleep Better offers a comprehensive 28-day meal plan designed to help reset your sleep cycle, reduce nighttime awakenings, and improve sleep quality—all while enjoying delicious, balanced meals. The plan is grounded in the latest nutrition science and crafted to fit into busy lifestyles.

Read the full feature and access two more recipes in the digital edition of Healthy Aging® Magazine by logging in or subscribing here.