Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Food Suggestions to Help You Sleep | Uratex Blog

Food Suggestions for Better SleepMany of us are having trouble sleeping at night. Whether it is because of a stressful day or the constant bombardment of technology in our daily lives, experts and insomniacs are trying to find more natural ways to help you drift easily to sleep without taking any medications. Here are some food suggestions that can be remedies to ease yourself into a peaceful slumber and help you stop your sleepless nights.

  • Bananas – This fruit has potassium and magnesium, which are both muscle relaxants. It also contains the amino acid L-tryptophan, which is converted to 5-HTP when it reaches the brain. Upon conversation, serotonin is released, and our body receives some melatonin, a calming hormone for the brain. Make yourself a Banana Smoothie a few hours before you sleep!

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