Craving Sleep?

EAT BETTER FOOD PEOPLE!
We know at nights we get hungry. VERY HUNGRY! but sleeping on an empty stomach can be hard for some. If you desire to have a late night snack before bed, at least try one of these items.

Almonds

They contain magnesium which promotes both sleep and muscle relaxation, And they have the added benefit of supplying proteins that can help maintain a stable blood sugar level while sleeping, and help promote sleep by switching you from your alert adrenaline cycle to your rest-and-digest cycle.

Tea

Yes, avoiding all caffeine in the evening hours is key, but some decaf varieties can help get you into sleep mode, Chamomile tea is a very helpful and safe sleep aid, green tea is another good choice. "Green tea contains theanine, which helps promote sleep. Just be sure you get a decaf green tea if drinking it at bedtime." Experts recommend trying a 1-cup serving of the hot stuff. 

Miso Soup

  Miso contains amino acids that may boost the production of melatonin, a natural hormone that can help induce the yawns. Bonus: Research shows that warm liquids like soup and tea may also relieve cold symptoms, helping you sleep better when you're feeling under the weather.

Banana

Bananas are an excellent source of magnesium and potassium, which help to relax overstressed muscles. They also contain tryptophan, which convert to serotonin and melatonin, the brain's key calming hormones.

Dairy

Calcium is effective in stress reduction and stabilization of nerve fibers, including those in the brain." That means a serving of your favorite Greek yogurt before bed can help you sleep.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is warm, soft, soothing, easy to prepare, inexpensive and nourishing. It's rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon and potassium-the who's who of nutrients known to support sleep." But go easy on the sweeteners; too much sugar before bed can have an anti-calming effect. Instead, consider topping your bowl with fruit, like bananas

Hard-Cooked Egg

If you have trouble staying asleep at night, it may be because you didn't eat a pre-bedtime snack high in protein, or perhaps your snack was too high in simple, high-sugar carbohydrates, like cake and candy. "The problem with simple carbs is that they can put you on a 'sugar roller coaster' and drop your blood sugar while you're sleeping, causing you to wake at 2 or 3 in the morning.

Edamame

Craving a salty snack before bed? The natural estrogen-like compounds found in soy-based products can be very beneficial in controlling those nighttime hot flashes that can disturb your sleep

Cherries

Oddly, a glass of cherry juice may be an effective way to fall asleep faster, says a team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Rochester. In their study, they found that cherries, particularly tart cherries, naturally boosted the body's supply of melatonin, which helped people with insomnia. While the jury is still out on how much juice or how many cherries are needed to make you sleepy, experts say sipping a glass of cherry juice (available at most natural foods stores) or having a serving of fresh, frozen or dried cherries before bedtime couldn't hurt. 

Cereal

There's no need to feel guilty about having a small bowl of cereal before bed, especially if it's a low-sugar, whole-grain cereal. Not only is it a healthy snack (make sure you top it with milk to give your body the protein it needs), but it may also help you snooze. "Complex carbohydrate-rich foods increase the availability of tryptophan in the bloodstream, increasing the sleep-inducing effects,











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