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Home » Health » 7 Foods That Can Help You to Feel Sleepy

7 Foods That Can Help You to Feel Sleepy

May 14, 2022 By Julia

7 Foods That Can Help You to Feel Sleepy

The right foods can make a massive difference to your health and wellness.

For instance, Safflower oil delivers a host of benefits, including the ability to manage blood sugar levels, while fish oil is great for delivering brain-boosting minerals.

So what kind of food do you need to eat if you're having trouble sleeping? Well, you may be surprised to learn that there are a lot of great foods out there that make for a perfect late-night snack.

Here are just some of the top options for foods you can choose when you're struggling to drift off at night.

1.    Figs

Figs are packed full of excellent substances including iron, calcium, and magnesium. These fantastic minerals help to improve muscle contraction and blood flow which are great for helping you to fall asleep at night.

Figs

Not only that, but figs will also help to reduce your cravings for something sweet to eat without giving you a dose of sugar.

2.    Cherries

Probably one of the best foods you can eat if you have a problem with insomnia, cherries are excellent for increasing your melatonin intake.

Cherries

Melatonin is one of the hormones in our bodies that dictates whether we feel sleepy or not.

Cherries, along with certain nuts and oats, are excellent for regulating your sleep cycle because they are natural sources of melatonin.

3.    Turkey

Some experts argue that turkey doesn't have any effect on your sleeping patterns at all. However, if you've ever felt exhausted after a big turkey dinner, you may feel differently.

Turkey

Turkey has a substance called "tryptophan" in it, which is metabolized into both serotonin and melatonin.

While melatonin helps you to drift off, serotonin helps to improve your mood, eliminating the stress and anxiety that might make it harder for you to get to sleep. 

4.    Dark Chocolate

If you have a sweet tooth but the idea of eating figs before bed doesn't appeal to you, then you can always consider dark chocolate instead.

Chocolate

Dark chocolate (the stuff without much milk or dairy) contains serotonin which helps to relax your mind and body. Additionally, there are many other benefits associated with dark chocolate including a reduction in stress levels.

5.    Bananas

We should all be getting more fruit into our diets but it's not always simple - particularly in today's fast-paced environment. Fortunately, bananas are quick and easy for anyone to eat.

Banana

The biggest benefit of bananas for improving your sleep quality is that they're packed full of potassium and magnesium. Both of these substances serve as nerve and muscle relaxants.

What's more, the vitamin B6 in bananas converts tryptophan into serotonin to increase relaxation.

6.    Almonds

Almonds are one of the world's favorite nuts. Aside from that, it is a food with many different health benefits.

Almond

Eating almonds regularly is associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Almonds, along with other nuts, are a source of melatonin, which helps to make you sleepier before bed.

Additionally, almonds can also be a great source of magnesium, providing up to 19% of your daily allowance in a single ounce.

7.    Kiwifruit

Probably one of the lesser-known foods that can help you to feel sleepy at night, Kiwifruits are a low-calorie and nutritious night-time snack.

The great thing about Kiwifruits - besides the fact that it's low in fat, is that the fruit contains a lot of potassium, folate, and other substances that support your digestive health.

Kiwifruit

In one study, 24 adults consumed two fruits before going to bed each night and 42% fell asleep more quickly as a result.

Additionally, the participants also indicated that they felt more capable of sleeping through the night without waking up!

Choose the Right Bedtime Snack

If you're not sure what kind of meal you should be eating before you go to bed each night, make sure that you check out one of the seven options listed above.

Not only are these choices healthy and low in calories, but they're also great for helping your body and mind to relax in time for a more restful evening of slumber. Just make sure that you don't eat too much before you go to bed!

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About Julia

Hi. My name is Julia (AKA Nerdy Green Mom).
My email is: [email protected]
I Hold M.S. in Biological Sciences and Psychology and M.S. Nutritional Sciences degree with Diabetic Concentration from University of Michigan.
Also I hold PHD in Nutrition & Metabolism from Boston School of Medicine

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Hi. My name is Julia (AKA Nerdy Green Mom). My email is: [email protected] I Hold M.S. in Biological Sciences and Psychology and M.S. Nutritional Sciences degree with Diabetic Concentration from University of Michigan. Also I hold PHD in Nutrition &...

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