A surprisingly high number of people (50 million in America alone) find it hard to sleep at night. Most often than not, the reason underlining it is stress. Although some people might see it as a minute problem or a bit of an inconvenience, sleeplessness is actually a potentially chronic problem that cuts across every aspect of your life. Luckily there are some foods you can eat to sleep better.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is rich in melatonin which helps in making you feel more relaxed, in addition, it raises the blood sugar which helps in inducing sleep.
Almonds
Almonds contain both tryptophan and magnesium. These minerals aid in reducing both muscle and nerve function while simultaneously steadying the heart.
Fortified Cereals
Fortified cereals indirectly boost the production of melatonin, a hormone popular for inducing sleep.
Honey
Honey is rich in glucose which tells your brain to shut off the chemical that triggers alertness.
Cherries
Cherries are a rich source of melatonin if eaten regularly it can aid in ensuring a more regulated sleep pattern.
Herbal tea
Tea has so many sleep-inducing chemicals in them and more so with herbal teas. A mug of hot tea before you sleep can go a long way to preventing tossing and turning at night.
Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate has a large amount of a chemical called serotonin, serotonin relaxes your body and mind and is a great way to ensure a perfect rest.
Hummus
This exotic Middle Eastern food is an amazingly rich source of tryptophan, another chemical known to induce sleep.
Tart cherry juice.
Yet another done rich in melatonin, when a small study was conducted where sleep adults suffering from chronic insomnia drank a cup of tart cherry juice twice daily, they reported having felt relief and better rested.
Chronic insomnia has been linked to a number of very dangerous illnesses, protect yourselves by taking these meals/drinks daily to stimulate a better and more fulfilled sleep.
