How to sleep well -Top 10 Healthy Snacks to get better sleep
Guys! As you would all know by now, we are health enthusiasts. And if there’s one value you could take from us, then that would be "how to sleep well"! The quality of your sleep could drastically determine the quality of your life. I mean think about it, the last you missed on some good sleep… how was your following day? Not the best right? Low energy levels and an overall feeling of bleh should be some of the symptoms!
Apart from the obvious things such as following a consistent sleep cycle and not having caffeine a at least 6 to 8 hours before bed time, here are some healthy snacks that could help you get better sleep!
1. Almonds!
An awesome snack because they contain Magnesium. A mineral super essential for deep sleep. If you like munching something at night, almonds is a great choice. (Note : A handful is enough; don't overdo it just cause they’re healthy. They still contain a higher percent of calories than other foods)
2. Kiwi
Eating about 2 kiwis an hour or 2 before bed has been shown to improve sleep quality. Pretty cool what a fruit can do eh? Did you know kiwis actually contain more Vitamin C than lemons? Yup!
3. Chamomile Tea
I love drinking something while reading or just doing any seated work. And since I tend to work in the late evenings, chamomile tea has been a great companion. The science is that it contains apigenin, an antioxidant that helps with relaxation and an overall calm feeling.
4. Bananas
My grandfather, used to have consultations with doctors asking How to sleep well. Nowadays my grandfather always eats a banana few hours after his dinner. And he has the best sleep. Now I know why. They are high in potassium and magnesium which help muscles relax. A relaxed body, is essential for better sleep.
5. Oatmeal
I know you must be thinking, “isn’t oats a breakfast item?”. Well, it’s just an item; we humans kinda decided that it was breakfast right? Oatmeal contains melatonin which certainly helps you in getting better sleep. Of course this is just another option in the list of mini snacks for sleep
6. Greek Yogurt
Mix this with a few berries or some honey and you have a perfect sleep boosting desert. Its rich in protein and calcium which os important for natural melatonin production.
7. Walnuts
Just like almonds, deez nuts also aid better sleep but mainly because it contains more melatonin. A small handful would be pretty good snack. You could just mix this and the almonds for better nutrient variety
8. Cottage Cheese
Is you’re wondering if that's just paneer, well theres a slight difference in the amount of fat content. Paneer generally has a little more fat than cottage cheese. This food contains casein protein which is a slow digesting protein giving us a feeling of being full for longer helping with better sleep.
9. Tart Cherry Juice
One of the best sources of melatonin. Having a shot of this juice could help with you sleep cycles. What a fancy name eh “Tart Cherry”
10. Pumpkin Seeds
Last but not the least, pumpkin seeds. Rich in magnesium and tryptophan. This would be a super snack that helps you fall asleep faster. Guess what, our Date Delight cookies are packed with them (subtle marketing eh? XD).
Well there you have it, Some sleep boosting snacks that can put the thought of How to sleep well to sleep! We really hope you get some super duper sleep tonight and every other night.
Sweet Dreams from The Bettr Choice :)
