Let’s be honest; we’d sleep all day if we could. We can’t imagine that there is anyone out there who doesn’t love a good snooze every so often, but that doesn’t mean that heading off into the land of Nod is as easy as it sounds. In fact, many people struggle to get to sleep every single evening, and nothing they do seems to help it. Their mind whirs away, they toss and turn for hours on end, and when they finally get to sleep, it seems as though their eyes are shut for just a few minutes before their alarm goes off. If you struggle to get to these, these foods might help you drift off in no time.
Almonds
There’s a high chance that you don’t want to eat a full meal just before you lie down and go to sleep, which is why a handful of almonds might be your best options. It’s a good idea to add these nuts to your diet anyway because they are full of amazing nutrients and vitamins that keep your body in good working order. As if that wasn’t enough, they are also a source of melanin. If you’re not clued up on your bodily hormones, then you might be interested to know that melanin actually regulates your sleep!
Chamomile tea
Herbal teas have long been associated with various health benefits, and it seems as though more and more people are choosing to drink chamomile tea before they go to sleep. There are many reasons for this, but perhaps one of the main reasons is that this tea can help to reduce anxiety. People often lay awake at night because they can’t switch off their brain, so this effect will only have a positive effect on how you get to sleep. Alongside this, chamomile tea is also full of something called apigenin, which stimulates a receptor in your brain that promotes sleepiness.
Turkey
If you fancy a light snack before you go to bed, why not have a slice or two of turkey? While research is still pretty scarce surrounding this food, it’s long been rumored that turkey can help you get off to sleep, and also stay asleep for longer. Although it’s full of protein, which many people associate with being alert and awake, turkey is also a source of melanin. As we already know, this hormone is only going to help you have a better night’s sleep.
White rice
Many people believe that brown rice has more benefits than white rice, but it seems as though white rice wins the sleeping race. Although white rice has had certain ingredients removed from it, it still has a high glycemic index. It’s been noted that eating foods that have this high index a few hours before you go to bed will help you stay asleep for longer. So, why not have rice with your dinner?
If you’re struggling to sleep, why not give these foods a whirl?
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