Sleep has a huge effect on how you feel throughout the day, and nutrition plays a role in how well you sleep. Food relates directly to serotonin, a key hormone that goes along with Vitamin B6, B12, and folic acid which helps promote healthy sleep....CONTINUE READING
Try to consume foods that calm the body, increase serotonin levels and get you ready for restful sleep. Here are few foods in this article to get you started on the path to slumber and help your sleep quality. Don’t avoid them.
1. Turkey.
Turkey has a few properties that explain why some people become tired after eating it or think it encourages sleepiness. Most notably, it contains the amino acid tryptophan, which increases the production of melatonin. The protein in turkey may also contribute to its ability to promote tiredness.
2. Fatty fish.
Fatty fish may help improve sleep because they are a good source of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, two nutrients that help regulate serotonin. Serotonin is largely responsible for establishing a fixed sleeping and waking cycle. Fatty fish are typically also high in a few other sleep promoting nutrients.
3. White rice.
White rice may be beneficial to eat before bed due to its high glycemic index (GI). A high GI may promote better sleep. The researchers hypothesize that the consumption of white rice with a higher glycemic index may help the action of tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes the synthesis of serotonin, which stimulates sleep and fights stress.
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