World Sleep Day 2023

Good food and drinks can enhance the quality of sleep!

Getting good sleep is most important for our overall well-being. It reduces the risk of developing such chronic illnesses, keeps our brain active, and most importantly - boosts our immune system.

It is generally recommended that one must get between 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night, many people struggle to get enough sleep.

Thankfully, there are many strategies and hacks that one can use to promote good sleep, especially when it comes to making changes to our diet, as some foods and drinks have sleep-promoting properties.

There are a few best foods and drinks you can have before bed to enhance your quality of sleep:

1. Warm milk: Warm milk contains the amino acid tryptophan, which the body converts into serotonin and melatonin, these hormones regulate sleep. This can promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.

2. Almonds: Almonds promote muscle relaxation and reduce anxiety. Eating a small handful of almonds before bed may help improve sleep quality.

3. Pumpkin seeds: A handful of pumpkin seeds also help with good sleep.

4. Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate contains antioxidants and magnesium, which also help promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. Eating a small piece of dark chocolate before bed may help improve sleep quality.

5. Whole grain crackers or whole grain cereal: Particularly quinoa because of its magnesium content - soak in milk for the tryptophan and complex carbohydrate content.