5 Foods To Help You Sleep Naturally

​After a Christmas feast or a shot of an energy drink, people may be thinking about the effects food has on our ability to sleep.

Diet and sleep are two complicated systems, so no one thing could solve all your problems. Although, some foods could help you get yourself a good night’s sleep. This article talks about foods to help you sleep better at night.

Food Affecting Sleep
Some studies are discussing food having certain substances that help people sleep. This study talks about grapes having high amounts of melatonin, but only a specific type. In addition to this, climate and farming conditions might further affect the nutrients found in food products.

Diet affects a lot more than just energy and sleep. They also greatly affect blood sugar levels, weight, and cardiovascular health. Given those reasons, it is important to consult with a dietician or a doctor before taking specific amounts of food. 

Here are some examples of food that may affect your overall sleeping:

1. Tart Cherries 
   Some studies show tart cherries have a distinct flavor to sweet cherries and have sleeping benefits when drunk as a juice. These benefits may have originated from tart cherries that have above-average melatonin levels.
   
   
2. Malted Milk 
   Malted milk is different from normal milk; it is mixed with wheat flour, malted wheat, malted barley, and sugar. There are existing studies discussing malted milk decreasing the number of sleep interruptions someone has. These may be due to their high levels of vitamin B and D.
   
   
3. Nuts 
   Walnuts, pistachios, cashews, and almonds are normally helpful when sleeping. The nutrients they have, such as magnesium, zinc, and melatonin, help them sleep.
   
   
4. Rice 
   A study of people in Japan has cited that eating rice gives better sleep due to their high glycemic index. 
   
   
5. Fatty fish 
   Researchers believe that fatty fish have high levels of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids that help sleep.

Conclusion
Sleeping is important for everyone, so it is pivotal that we take care of our circadian rhythm. Food might help with the process.

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