Sleep is a valuable process for our body. Lack of it can have serious consequences for our health. We spend 1/3 of our lives asleep and for this reason we have to take care of both its quality and its sufficient quantity. Sleep disorders are a common occurrence in all age groups. The stress of everyday life affects our sleep and as a consequence disrupts our physical and mental health. Nutrition can contribute positively to sleep as long as we include specific foods in our daily routine. These are some of the foods:
- Chamomile. A hot cup of chamomile will help you relax and fight stress and insomnia.
- Kiwi. Kiwis contain a large amount of serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone in the brain responsible for regulating circadian rhythms.
- Pineapple. Known for its high melatonin content.
- Banana. Bananas contain tryptophan, which in turn contributes to the quality of sleep.
- Almonds. One handful is enough for you to get enough magnesium and melatonin.
- Cherry. Delicious and rich in melatonin. Cherries will enhance the quality of your sleep.
- Milk. Prefer hot. Milk, like all dairy products, contains calcium. Calcium helps the brain produce melatonin.
- Chickpeas. Chickpeas contain an animox which increases melatonin production.
- Turkey. It is also rich in tryptophan and low fat.
- Salmon. The omega-3 fats it contains and Vitamin D help improve sleep quality and increase serotonin production.
Sweet dreams!
