Food nourishes our body. We eat to sustain ourselves, tickle our taste buds, and- as research points out- to fall asleep.

Several foods have been proven to contain minerals and amino acids that help our brains naturally fall asleep. Forget counting sheep, set yourself up for a sound sleep at lunch.

We’ve compiled a list of our favorite foods that have been proven to help you catch those zzz’s.

Coffee is a staple in many of our routines. We rely on it to wake us up and power us through our 2 p.m. brain fog. But after the caffeine rush wears off, our brains are left cloudier.

To combat the fog, we’ve compiled a list of foods that help you focus. As a perk, all of these options are quick and easy solutions for at-work munching. (And some are excellent alternatives to coffee…)

Bowls are the newest lunch craze they’re here to stay. Much more satisfying than salads, bowls are packed with nourishing and tasty ingredients that help you push through the end of the work day.

Bowls easy to assemble and transport, which is why they are one of our favorite options for a healthy lunch. Unlike salads, which are built on a base of lettuce, bowls are built on a mixed base of grains and proteins, which are proven to keep you full and energized.

Another perk of bowls? You don’t need many ingredients to mix up your healthy lunch from day-to-day. To make a simple single serving size bowl, we recommend following this easy guide: