10 Foods for a Good Night’s Sleep
10 Foods for a Good Night’s Sleep If you are having trouble falling asleep and NOT attached to a nuclear submarine where drills, training, and other sleep depravation techniques are commonly used, or the parent of a teething 6-month old, then try these foods and leave the sheep alone. Bananas. Bananas contain magnesium to relax muscles, and also melatonin and serotonin as well. Warm milk. Mom was right — the amino-acid tryptophan found in milk acts like a sedative, and the calcium helps the body use it. Potatoes. Potatoes cancel out the acids that can interfere with snooze-inducing tryptophan. Chamomile tea. A long-time staple of teas formulated for drinking before bedtime, chamomile acts as a mild sedative. Oatmeal. Oats are rich in melatonin — and are filling, so as to tide you over during your journey through the land of Nod. Cheddar cheese. A wedge of cheddar cheese is also rich in tryptophan. Honey. A bit of honey to sweeten tea or warm milk will help your brain switch off o...