Did you know that sleeping well, has more benefits than meets the eye? An uninterrupted slumber of 7-8 hours per day, not only makes you feel fresh and ready to take on the world the next day but also imparts a radiant glow to your skin.
And, if you thought that was all, wait till you hear more! Studies suggest that when you sleep well your brain is able to function better, your concentration and focus improve and a good night’s reduces your risk to contracting heart ailments. But, sadly more than 50 million Americans hardly get 6 hours of sleep per day. Work related stress, challenges in raising kids, paying bills on time and competing against peers to stay ahead in the rat race, can be possible reasons, that leave you starving for sleep.
And, when you feel lost, helpless and tired, you can get the sleep you deserve by eating a hearty meal! Surprised? Here is a list of sis superfoods that will help induce and promote better sleeping habits, regardless of your job profile!
Chomp On Some Cherries
A lot of people with chronic insomnia are advised by doctors to have a glass of cherry milk or cherry juice, before hitting the sack. Cherries contain a sleep inducing chemical named melatonin and this particular enzyme helps you fall into a deep slumber. Simply pop in a few cherries before you go to bed, or layer up your crackers with some cherry tart and munch away!
Drink Up A Glass Of Warm Milk
Many mothers make their young kids drink up a glass of warm milk and this helps them sleep better. Why can’t the same technique work with adults? The answer is, it does! Milk contains an enzyme called amino acid tryptophan. With the help of Tryptophan, the brain releases yet another sleep inducing hormone named serotonin. Both tryptophan and serotonin work together in helping you sleep better. Milk as you all know, is also a good source of protein and calcium. Calcium helps in reducing stress and stabilizes nerve fibers in the brain. Drink up a warm glass of milk, and fall into a blissful sleep!
Bananas To The Rescue
The humble banana contains muscle relaxing ingredients like magnesium and potassium! Both these enzymes can help you sleep better. This golden fruit also contains the magical vitamin B6 and this vitamin helps the body produce melatonin that induces sleep. Add a ripe mashed banana to a glass of lukewarm milk. Drink the potion, at least an hour before you go to bed.
Unveil The Magic Of Jasmine Rice
According to a survey conducted by the American Journal of Clinical nutrition, consuming jasmine rice over other varieties of rice, betters your sleeping patterns. And, this is mainly because, jasmine rice has a high glycemic index, which means the rice is absorbed by the body at a slow and a gradual pace. The glucose, thus secreted is slowly pumped into the other parts of the body, and your body gets just the right energy it needs while at rest. Eating rich food before you sleep keeps your body awake, as it has to work on breaking up the food!
Jasmine rice also helps the body produce better levels of serotonin and tryptophan into the blood stream, helping you fall into a deep and peaceful sleep.
Munch On A Handful Of Almonds
Almonds are a powerhouse of energy and protein. They also contain oodles of potassium and magnesium, that work together to make you sleep better. The dry nuts contain sizeable amounts of protein, which helps stabilize your blood sugar levels, while you are sleeping.
You can have a handful of roasted almonds or consume almond butter, just an hour before you plan to go to bed.
Spoon Up Some Museli
Eat up a bowl of muesli or a fortified cereal, just before going to sleep. The fortified cereal contains good carbohydrates or complex carbohydrates which makes you feel fuller. And the food is digested slowly that it boosts production of sleeping hormones namely tryptophan. These cereals also contain vitamin B6, which helps you in the production of melatonin.!
Wake up fresh in the morning, with a solid 8 hours of beauty sleep and hug the day with a smile on your face!
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