Foods For Better Sleep

Having a good diet not only favours your nutrition, it also helps to sleep well. What you eat affects your sleep. Many people find it difficult to sleep at night. One of the important reasons people wake up at mid- night is the blood sugar crash. Most of us snack on cookies, brownies in the evening which results in a blood sugar crash at midnight and wakes you up. Getting good sleep is very important for your overall health as it reduces the risk of certain chronic diseases and boosts immunity. It’s generally advised to get between 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night, though many people struggle to get enough. This is usually caused by a lack of the right nutrients in the body. A lack of sleep in the long term can cause physical and mental health problems down the line. Eating and drinking for better sleep is more than just avoiding heavy foods or caffeine. There are mainly four vitamins and minerals which are found in foods and can promote better sleep: calcium, B6, tryptophan and magnesium. These nutrients help the body produce melatonin, the hormone that is responsible for regulating your circadian (sleep/wakeup pattern). The good news is there are certain foods and drinks which naturally have these nutrients that you can consume and get a peaceful, stress free sleep as a reward.