Few things are as frustrating as not being able to fall asleep or stay asleep. Lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your ability to focus, your mood, and your body’s ability to fight off stress. None of those are a good thing. We’ve put together a list of five sleep promoting foods, to help you catch those zzz’s. Tart Cherry Juice Cherries are a natural source of melatonin, which can help ease insomnia. Drinking a glass before bed or even eating fresh cherries can help you drift off to sleep more easily. Bananas Bananas are high in potassium which can help calm restless legs, bananas also contain magnesium which is known to promote digestion and help with relaxation. They also contain B6 which is needed to help your body to produce melatonin. Caffeine Free Tea with Honey Caffeine Free Tea with Honey Choosing a green tea or chamomile tea sans caffeine as a before bed drink can help your body relax. Green tea contains theanine which promotes sleep, and chamomile helps your nerves and muscles to relax. The natural sugar in honey slightly raises insulin and allows tryptophan to enter the brain. Oatmeal Oatmeal contains magnesium, calcium, and potassium - all three can help you fall asleep faster. Magnesium can also help you stay asleep longer. Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate contains serotonin, which relaxes your body and mind. Be sure to stick to a 1 to 1.5 oz. portion. SOURCES: http://www.eatingwell.com/article/32617/9-foods-to-help-you-sleep/ https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/11-foods-help-you-sleep-better/2-bananas/ https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1009551-nutritional-tricks-improve-sleep/#slide=13 PHOTO: Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Photo by Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash
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