What do you yearn for the most after a tiring day? We bet it’s a good night’s sleep! But many a times, it is this much-needed sleep that escapes us only to make the following day one that’s filled with fatigue and lethargy. Ever wondered if the reason could be your food habits? Here’s how you can alter your diet to sleep better…
 

Eat on the clock

Eat on the clock

You may not be aware but the body uses energy during your sleep. When you eat according to the clock and eat healthy, it helps you sleep well. Choose a mix of sleep inducing foods that contain proteins and carbs through the day that will aid your body and brain in maintaining the right balance of hormones and neurotransmitters, which help you fall asleep.

 

Skip the alcohol

Skip the alcohol

You might assume that the effect of alcohol will give you a good night’s sleep but this is far from the truth. Once the effect wears off, alcohol can lead to a less restful sleep, which means you will end up waking up in between your sleep cycle.

 

Don’t ignore carbs

Don’t ignore carbs

Yes, we’re afraid of carbs but that doesn’t mean you eliminate them completely because carbs contain a sleep-inducing amino acid called tryptophan. This amino acid can be present in protein rich foods too. So you need to combine these nutrients during dinner to ensure a good night’s sleep. If you’re on a weight loss spree, eat your carbs prior to 8pm.

 

Pop in some almonds

Pop in some almonds

Did you know that almonds have the power to give you sound sleep? That’s because almonds contain magnesium, a mineral required for quality sleep. When the body is low on this nutrient, it automatically messes with your sleep cycle. So an hour before hitting bed eat 4-5 almonds.

 

Sip on chamomile tea

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There’s a reason why this one is known as the sleep tea. It contains flavonoids, mucilages and coumarins that have a calming effect on the body allowing your body to have a restful sleep.