Foods That Help You Sleep Better
Milk - A glass of warm milk has always been
a bedtime staple, and for good reason. It’s
loaded with calcium, which not only helps
your muscles relax; it also regulates your
body’s production of melatonin. Plus, milk
contains the amino acid tryptophan, which
is the precursor to serotonin, a hormone that
promotes relaxation and a feeling of calm.
Enjoy a glass of milk – it’s extra soothing
when it’s warm – before bedtime, or drink a
glass if you wake up during the night.
Walnuts - These tasty tree nuts contain melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate your
sleep cycle. In addition, they provide a helping of tryptophan, which converts to melatonin in your body. Enjoy a handful of walnuts
an hour or so before bedtime, and enjoy a
restful night.
Cheese - Like all dairy products, cheese
contains calcium, which helps relieve stress
and relax muscles, along with regulating
your body’s production of melatonin. With so
many cheeses to choose from, you can enjoy
a different variety each night. Limit yourself
to a few small cubes, or two or three slices of
cheese on whole-wheat crackers.
Bananas - Sweet, portable, inexpensive
and loved by just about everyone – what’s
not to like about bananas? Even better, they
pack a hefty punch of magnesium and p