Having trouble sleeping? Have you considered eating certain foods? You might not know this but there are some foods that can make you feel sleepy. Here are just a few of them:
Walnuts
These nuts pack a double punch. They contain their own form of melatonin and have tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid that helps in the production of serotonin and melatonin. Eating walnuts can help you fall asleep pretty fast.
Kiwi
This green fruit has vitamin C, E, and serotonin. It’s no surprise that it’s on this list. According to a research by the Taipei Medical University in Taiwan, volunteers were able to sleep close to an extra full hour after having two kiwis an hour before bedtime. Now you know what to do.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
These potatoes contain potassium, magnesium, and calcium which are all great nutrients to help you relax. It’s advised to roast the sweet potatoes instead of baking them for best results. You could add some honey that will sweeten the taste.
Bananas
Many consider the fruit to be an energy boosting fruit, but it can work both ways. Bananas contain magnesium which helps relax muscles. In addition, it also has serotonin and melatonin, so it can definitely improve your sleep time.
Tart Cherry Juice
Tart Cherry juice contains the sleep hormones as well as tryptophan, a sleep-friendly amino acid. The juice from this fruit can help induce sleepiness. This has been confirmed by a study from the Louisiana State University.
