16 bedtime snacks that will help you sleep better
Many foods contain naturally occurring substances that bring on sleep.
Here are some of the best choices to help you settle down for a quality rest.
1. Walnuts
Walnuts are a good source of tryptophan, a sleep-enhancing amino acid that helps make serotonin and melatonin, the “body clock” hormone that sets your sleep-wake cycles.
Additionally, University of Texas researchers found that walnuts contain their own source of melatonin, unlike other foods that help you sleep, which may help you fall asleep even faster.
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2. Almonds
Almonds are rich in magnesium, a mineral needed for quality sleep (and for building bones).
A study published in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine found that when the body’s magnesium levels are too low, it makes it harder to stay asleep.
Snacking on almonds is a great way to keep you feeling sated as part of a low GI meal plan.