10 foods that help you sleep better

Many studies have shown that UEE residents struggle to get a good night's sleep .

There's many things you can do to your room in order to make it more sleep friendly , things like sleeping on a good pillow , having your ac cooled down and making sure the room is completely dark .

There's also foods that can help you sleep better .

And here they are Kiwis not only have more vitamin C than oranges , but they actually help you get to sleep faster and stay asleep for longer .

All you have to do is eat 1 to 2 medium Kiwis at night .

They're rich in serotonin as well as antioxidants .

Both chemicals that help improve your sleep quality almonds have high doses of melatonin and melatonin is the hormone that regulates your sleep cycle .

If you just eat 33 g of almonds , that's enough magnesium and calcium to relax your muscles and help you sleep .

Fatty fish like salmon tuna helps you sleep because they are high in omega three fatty acids which regulates serotonin , which again is responsible for a more organized sleep cycle .

Fatty fish also contain vitamin D .

That's another one that's responsible to help you get to sleep .

Generally speaking , herbal teas tend to have a very calming effect on people .

Chamomile is regarded as somewhat of a mild tranquilizer .

It has immensely calming effects due to a chemical called Apogen , it decreases your anxiety and makes you very sleepy .

Figs have a lot of magnesium in them and this is a mineral that helps people sleep better and improves their sleep duration .

This is mainly due to the amount of fiber in the fruit which helps keeps you full and curbs any nighttime cravings .

Sweet potatoes are one of the best things to have before bed .

This complex carbohydrate helps you feel full in a very comfortable way and has a lot of potassium , which is a muscle relaxant .

Why do you think people are lethargic and sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner ?

Well , it's because turkey is full of a nutrient called crypto , which is an amino acid that makes people feel very , very sleepy .

Bananas are a perfect fruit .

Yes , they're high in sugar , which isn't ideal , but they are also full of beneficial nutrients including magnesium , potassium and vitamin B six , which together make you fall asleep quickly and help keep your anxiety at bay .

Pistachios are one of the best nuts to help you fall asleep like bananas , they're full of protein .

Vitamin B six and magnesium , all of which contribute to better sleep around 30 g is all you need .

The main nutrient in cottage cheese is the same one found in turkey crypto .

This amino acid increases your serotonin levels and helps you fall asleep faster .