Last Updated on February 26, 2021
4. String cheese
Who doesn’t like cheese? I don’t know anyone who doesn’t. And cheese is good food that will help you get a good night’s sleep. Especially part-skim mozzarella, which will provide you with a good amount of protein and help your body and mind start relaxing. Slice some of this cheese in small sticks – or squares, or whatever you find more appealing – and eat those just like that or with some crackers, whole-grain ones.
5. Oatmeal
Have you ever eaten your bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and then spent the rest of the morning feeling sleepy? This is because grains in oatmeal make your organism start producing insulin. As a consequence of this, your blood sugar will naturally rise, and together with the high amount of melatonin oats have, your body relaxes and feels like it’s time to sleep. So, now you know. Before going to bed, prepare a nice bowl of oatmeal with pistachios and figs, and prepare to have your best night’s sleep ever.
6. Almonds
Just like pistachios, you don’t need to eat more than a handful of almonds to feel full and ready to sleep. Almonds are rich in magnesium and contain tryptophan, which is an amino acid responsible for naturally steadying your heart rhythm, as well as reducing your nerve and muscle function. You prefer eating almost like almond butter?! That will also do. Spread it on a banana, or make a sweet potato toast with almond butter on the inside, and as soon as you lay on your bed, you’ll fall asleep like a baby.
7. Herbal teas
Chamomile, ginger, lavender, lemongrass, just to name a few, are some herbs with a long history of being used to help people get a good night’s sleep. Other properties of herbal teas are: it calms down your nerves, they’re a stomach-soothing, and perfect to hydrate your body. Just don’t drink too much, or you may keep waking up to go to the bathroom. Warm a small cup of your favorite blend, eat some pistachios or almonds, and you’ll have that sleep you’ve been looking for.
