About the Author
Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, is a nutrition scientist, pioneer in the field of sleep health, and co-author of Eat Better, Sleep Better.
She is the founding director of the Center of Excellence for Sleep and Circadian Research at Columbia University. A leading expert in her field, St-Onge’s cutting-edge research combines her unique expertise on sleep, nutrition, and weight management to address overall health related to sleep. Focusing on the interplay between sleep and nutrition, she regularly lectures at schools, conferences, and more about how to enhance health and prevent disease effectively.
In her book, St-Onge provides comprehensive strategies for getting a good night’s sleep alongside co-author, Kat Craddock’s, 75 recipes that incorporate sleep-supporting ingredients. Eat Better, Sleep Better is for anyone who wants food to be the medicine for getting quality sleep and the health benefits that come with it.
St-Onge is the recipient of an Outstanding Investigator Award from the NHLBI (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) at the NIH, and she is a Fulbright Scholar as well as a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and received scientific achievement awards from the American Heart Association and American Society for Clinical Nutrition.
Born and educated in Québec, Canada, St-Onge lives with her family in New Jersey.
Raves and Reviews
Poor sleep is awful for our mental health – but what can we do? Marie-Pierre is a leading sleep and nutrition expert, and her gorgeous book is packed with the latest nutritional science and solutions!?”
—Drew Ramsey, MD, author of Eat To Beat Depression and Anxiety
Sleeping and eating are two of the best things in the world, and finally there is a book that combines the science of both to help you be healthier and happier! Dr. St-Onge is one of the leading sleep scientists in the world, and one of very few people who studies the link between eating and sleeping. Her deep knowledge, combined with her friendly approach, make this a unique book for helping those who want to take sleep health seriously. There are also practical recipes accompanied by gorgeous photography to get you excited about improving your sleep through nutrition.”
—Dr. Jade Wu, author of Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications
It’s rare to find a book that combines geeky but understandable nutrition and science with mouth-watering recipes, but that is exactly what Kat Craddock and Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge have done. In demystifying the connection between good food and good sleep and then giving us delicious menus, they’ve made me restless to take action.”
—Dana Cowin founder Progressive Hedonist and former Editor-in-Chief, Food & Wine
This book is a fantastic blend of leading-edge science, helpful suggestions, and healthy, thoughtful, and creative recipes. Dr. St-Onge is a leading authority on sleep and food, and I would recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their well-being by creating a better balance between food and sleep — two absolutely fundamental aspects of health.”
—Michael A. Grandner, PhD, Director, Sleep & Health Research Program, University of Arizona, College of Medicine
Combining the art and science of food with the art and science of sleep? Eat Better, Sleep Better provides? An entertaining, research-based method to master these two very fundamental human needs. Our sleep and diet are related, and this book offers a unique perspective on how to optimize both. The focus on the pleasure of eating a sleep-healthy diet is a plus!”
—Alex Dimitriu, MD
Nutrition scientist St-Onge… convincingly connects the dots between good food and good sleep. Recipe developer Kat Craddock delivers meals designed to optimize one’s diet for better quality rest….Many have a Mediterranean vibe…This well-researched and practical guide enlightens and empowers.”
—Publishers Weekly
