Top Bedtime Foods to Strengthen Muscles After 60

2.  Kiwi – Nature’s Sleep Enhancer

Ingredients & Benefits

  • 1–2 fresh kiwis – Packed with
  • vitamin C, antioxidants, magnesium, and serotonin to support muscle relaxation and deeper sleep.

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice kiwi into rounds or quarters.
  2. Enjoy 30–60 minutes before bedtime as a natural dessert.

Pro Tip: Pair with a small handful of nuts (like almonds or walnuts) for additional magnesium and omega-3s.

3.  Golden Milk – Soothing Anti-Inflammatory Elixir

Ingredients & Benefits

  • 1 cup warm almond or oat milk – Plant-based and easy to digest, ideal before bed.
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric – A potent anti-inflammatory that aids in tissue repair and reduces joint pain.
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon honey – Adds sweetness and natural antimicrobial properties.

Instructions

  1. Heat milk gently in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
  2. Stir in turmeric and honey (if using). Whisk until well combined.
  3. Sip slowly 30 minutes before sleep for a calming, healing effect.

Pro Tip: Add a dash of black pepper to enhance turmeric absorption and multiply its benefits.

4.  Collagen + Vitamin C Juice

Ingredients & Benefits

  • 1 scoop hydrolyzed collagen peptides – Supports joint function, muscle strength**, and skin elasticity.
  • ½ cup orange, kiwi, or strawberry juice – High in **vitamin C** to boost collagen absorption and immune health.

Instructions

  1. Stir collagen into the juice until fully dissolved.
  2. Drink 30 minutes before bedtime to support overnight muscle regeneration and connective tissue repair.

Pro Tip: Make it a nightly habit. Collagen’s benefits are cumulative over time.