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If you struggle to fall asleep of stay
asleep, take a look at your diet. Certain
foods before going to bed, can help bring sleep more
easily and
improve its quality. Almonds:
Contains magnesium, which promotes both sleep and
muscle relaxation. Supply protein to help
maintain blood sugar. Eat: almonds,
almond butter Tea:
Chamomile tea is a safe sleep aid. Green
tea contains theamine which promotes sleep. Just
make sure its decaf. 1 cup serving. Miso
Soup: Amino acids that help boost melatonin,
a natural hormonthat helps make you sleepy. Bananas:
Magnesium and potassium which can help relax your muscles. They
also contain tryptophan which helps with
sleep. Daily: Yogurt, milk
and cheese contain tryptophan. Calcium also
works as a good stress reliever. Oatmeal:
Contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, and
potassium, all important nutrients that support
sleep. Don't add sweeteners. Hard-boiled
eggs: high in protein, can help you stay
asleep.
Edamame: Soybeans can be helpful for
women whose sleep is interfered with by menopause
reasons. The natural estrogen-like compounds can
help control nighttime hot flashes. Cherries:
Frozen, dried, fresh or in juice form, especially tart
cherries have been proven to help sleep. They
relax you. Cereal: A small
whole-grain cereal low in sugar can help you
sleep. complex-carbs boost tryptophan which
helps with sleep.
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