Im totally into it.
Alongside sharing advice and tools that work for her, the singer-songwriter tellsEatingWellabout how she winds down at night.
EatingWell:Do you have any bedtime routine advice for moms?
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Sparks:For DJ, one thing that’s really helped is a white noise machine.
I wish I would have had that sooner.
I think at this point he knows that it’s happening and his body goes down.
EatingWell:Anything in your own night routine that you stick by?
Sparks:I don’t have a particular one, but I do try and use different things.
I recently got a red light and that’s actually really helped as well.
It’s really helped us fall asleep.
EatingWell:Go-to late-night snacks?
Sparks:You know what?
So I love those and I’ll eat them with blueberries for a late-night snack.
Im totally into it.
EatingWell:How about your morning routine?
Do you have any daily rituals when you first wake up?
Sparks:I think the first thing is gratitude when I wake up.
Thinking that I woke up, I’m breathing, I have another day.
I have a go at do affirmations.
I like to do that.
And it started last summer, but I drink cacao in the morning.
Those 10 minutes really do make a difference in the rest of my day.
EatingWell:Are there any weeknight dinners your family is loving right now?
It’s asparagus, red onions, zucchini and he likes to throw in some spices.
Its oh, so delicious.
We also love a lot of good rice dishes.
And my husband loves fish, so we do love sushi spots.
It’s really funny because now when I ask my son, What do you want for dinner?
he’s like, Let’s go get sushi.
And then I make a lentil soup that we all love.
EatingWell:What inspired you to go vegan?
Sparks:Everybody gets to choose how they want to eat and what works best for them.
In my household, my son and my husband still eat it.
I still cook it for them.
Im at this point where it’s more about whole foodsI just want to eat good food.
EatingWell:Could you talk more about what made you decide to partner with Unisom?
My husband prefers the sleep gels, but it gives us that little boost.
DJ is going to be up early in the morning no matter what time I go to sleep.
And also they have something for everyone.
So if gummies aren’t your thing, they have other options as well.
EatingWell:What does “eating well” mean to you?
I try not to restrict foods because the world is our oyster.
Eating well also means trying new things.
I have a go at encourage them to open themselves up.
