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The best diet for a good night's rest

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

What you eat could be the difference between tossing and turning or golden slumbers

On this episode of River to River, experts discuss the connection between nutrition and sleep.

Erica Jansen is an assistant professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She joins host Ben Kieffer to discuss the foods that could lead to a better night's rest. Later in the hour, Dr. M. Eric Dyken, a professor of neurology at Carver College of Medicine, joins the program to talk all things sleep and to answer your questions.

Guests:

  • Erica Jansen, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health
  • Dr. M. Eric Dyken, professor of neurology, Carver College of Medicine
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.