What should I eat before bed to help me sleep?

Many people believe that eating before bed is bad for the body, especially for women who are mindful of their figure, who find it harder to digest and can affect their body shape. In fact, some foods eaten before bed can actually help with relaxation before sleep and improve sleep quality.

1. Banana

A banana is essentially a "sleeping pill" wrapped in a peel. Besides being rich in serotonin and melatonin, it is also full of magnesium, which helps relax muscles.

2. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea is the top choice for a bedtime drink mainly due to its gentle sedative effect, making it the best natural remedy for calming the mind and spirit.

3. Warm Milk

The idea that a warm glass of milk before bed aids sleep is well-known. This is because milk contains tryptophan, an amino acid that has a sedative effect. Calcium helps the brain make full use of this tryptophan. Sipping warm milk from a bottle can evoke a sense of childhood comfort, gently telling you to "relax, everything is fine."

4. Honey

While a large amount of sugar can be stimulating, a small amount of glucose can prompt the brain to release orexin, a recently discovered neurotransmitter related to mental alertness. Therefore, adding a few drops of honey to warm milk or vanilla tea can also help with relaxation before bed.

5. Potato6. Oatmeal7. Almonds8. Flaxseed9. Whole Wheat Bread10. TurkeyIf none of the above foods help you fall asleep, perhaps you should check your sleep habits to see what's keeping you so excited late into the night.

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