Eating the right food before bed time whether to get a good night sleep and doze away or to wake up fresh in the morning. Many foods contains substances which helps you get better sleep at night. Check out these nine healthy late night snacks that will help you sleep better and help weight loss.
ALMONDS
Almonds are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and magnesium that helps you to sleep and are very healthy. Medical studies tells us that when the magnesium level is low in the body it is harder to sleep.
CHERRIES
Researchers believe it’s the combination of melatonin and the anthocyanins in montmorency tart cherries that helps you sleep better at night. Eating cherries or drinking cherry juice will get you sleepy in no time and it helps in weight loss as well.
TEA
Worried about sleep? Have a tea before bed. Tea helps to reduce stress, indigestion and it can give off better sleep.
DAIRY
Old theory suggest that warm milk can make you sleepy, but the truth is any dairy product can help. Calcium (found in cheese, yogurt, milk and any other dairy products) helps the brain use the tryptophan found in dairy to create sleep-triggering hormone melatonin and is very healthy.
RICE
Eating white rice will significantly slash the time it takes you to fall asleep. White rice has a high glycemic index which helps to sleep better.
FISH
Most fish are rich in vitamin B6 which creates the sleep inducing hormone melatonin helping you sleep right away. Especially tuna, salmon, snapper and halibut. All are rich in protien and are very healthy.
BANANAS
Bananas are also a very rich source of vitamin B6 which triggers melatonin to doze off. Eat two bananas or make a banana shake before bed time and you will doze away before you even know it.
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