If
you are finding it difficult to sleep at taking these foods will make you not
only fall asleep but make you feel relaxed.
#1. ALMONDS:
Almonds contain magnesium and
provide protein which can help maintain a stable blood sugar level while you
are sleeping. Clinical Psychologist Michael Breus suggests snacking on a
handful of almonds before bed.
Can't sleep? Eat a banana, says nutritional
biochemist Shawn Talbott. They’re high in potassium, which may calm restless
legs and help prevent nighttime leg cramps. Plus, bananas also provide
magnesium, which helps relax muscles and nerves and promotes healthy
circulation and digestion, according to Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist
and author of “The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep.”
Peel and eat a banana or make a smoothie. Just cut it up and blend it with your
favorite type of milk and ice.
Planning for a good night’s rest can start
with a sleep-friendly dinner, says clinical psychologist Michael Breus. A good
main course is salmon because it offers a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids,
which have been shown to reduce surges of stress hormones and promote
restfulness, according to the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine.
Sweet potatoes are a good source
of potassium, which relaxes muscles and nerves and aids circulation and
digestion, says clinical psychologist Michael Breus. In addition to potassium,
sweet potatoes are a good source of carbs, but “half of a sweet potato will
give you enough of both,” says nutritional biochemist Shawn Talbott.
Eggs are a high-protein snack that can help keep your blood sugar levels stable so you can sleep through the night. Adding carbs allows the tryptophan from the protein to be more readily available.
Soy products have been known to make people fall asleep faster and deeper,” says clinical psychologist Michael Breus. If you choose soy milk and are concerned about GMOs, look for an organic brand.
A bowl of oatmeal packs plenty of calcium, magnesium and potassium, all of which may help make you fall asleep more quickly. A deficiency in magnesium may make it more difficult to stay in slumber. Go easy on the sugar as too much before bed can have the opposite effect.
FOODS THAT HELP YOU FALL (AND STAY) ASLEEP
