Each of us have experienced insomnia at least once in life.
Often this occurs due to stress or before an important event. What do you do when insomnia is a constant companion? Here is a list of foods that can help normalize sleep.
1. Bananas
These cheerful yellow fruits contain melatonin – a hormone produced by the brain during sleep, and serotonin, a hormone that plays an important role in the regulation of mental processes such as mood, sleep and appetite. Also bananas are rich in magnesium, which reduces muscle tone and helps the body to relax.
2. Herbal tea
Herbal tea has a calming effect and lowers blood pressure.
3. Warm milk
Milk contains tryptophan – an amino acid which is a natural sedative.
4. Honey
Add a little honey in herbal tea or a glass of warm milk. It will not only contribute to the production of a small amount of glucose but will also help to relax and adjust your body for sleep.
5. Potatoes
A small amount of baked potato will not load the stomach, but rather clean it with acids, which hinder the absorption of tryptophan.
6. Oatmeal
Like bananas, oats are rich in melatonin – a sleep hormone, which we mentioned a little above.
7. Almonds
A handful of these nuts will help you sleep because they contain tryptophan and magnesium.
8. Flax seeds and sesame seeds
These seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids – natural source of good mood.
9. Whole wheat bread
Eat a slice of this bread with honey, and don’t forget to drink a Cup of tea. Your body will begin to produce insulin, which helps tryptophan get to the brain, which he successfully converted to serotonin.
10. Corn flakes
They also contribute to the production of serotonin, help our body to relax, to calm down and effectively slow down the digestive system.
