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What to Cook for Dinner to Improve Sleep
08.05.2024 11:10
Few people think that sound sleep largely depends on what we ate for dinner.
Below we will discuss products that, when included in your daily diet, help combat insomnia and sleep disorders.
Yes, overeating at night is very harmful, but going to bed hungry is also not a solution. Before going to bed, you can allow yourself light and low-calorie foods, which will also help you fall asleep quickly.
Fish (tuna, trout, salmon)
It has long been known that eating fish rich in Omega 3 and vitamin D for dinner helps you fall asleep quickly. These substances stimulate the production of the hormone serotonin, which is responsible for the phases of sleep and wakefulness in the body.
Boiled egg
If you often wake up at night from hunger, try eating one boiled egg before going to bed. Eggs contain a lot of protein and will help you feel full until the morning.
Bananas
As is known, bananas satisfy hunger better than any other fruit. They are rich in magnesium, potassium, and tryptophan.
And most importantly, bananas promote the production of serotonin, which helps to relax the nervous system and fall asleep peacefully. The only downside, perhaps, is their high calorie content.
Almonds and walnuts
All nuts without exception are a natural source of vitamins, but these two nuts take first place due to their high content of magnesium and healthy fats. Walnuts contain melatonin, the sleep hormone.
Oatmeal
It is a source of melatonin. Warm oatmeal with milk or homemade oatmeal cookies will be an ideal healthy dinner.
Cherry
Also contains melatonin. Can be consumed fresh, frozen or with a glass of cherry juice.
After a light dinner, before bed, it is useful to drink various herbal teas (with mint, linden, oregano, chamomile).
Every evening after dinner, brew, for example, chamomile tea and you will see the result immediately. It is not advisable to drink coffee before bed.
In addition to herbal tea, it is recommended to drink plain water, milk or any other fermented milk drinks.
It is important to note that food products will not help in case of chronic insomnia or if sleep disorders are associated with various diseases. They serve as an excellent aid only for episodic sleep disorders.
Earlier we told you how to cook bulgur so that it is tasty.
