Hey there viewers when it comes to sleep , we fall into two categories .
Either you sleep easily or you stay up on your phone until 3 a.m. wondering how you're going to wake up in the morning .
It's important you have a healthy sleep schedule .
Unfortunately , some of us could use some help in today's video .
We'll be talking about the six best foods to help you sleep better .
Is it Kiwi or rice ?
Can tart cherries help is the rumor about warm milk and sleep true .
We'll be talking about all this and more .
Number one Kiwi , we're starting this list off on a high note .
This popular fruit from New Zealand is grown throughout the world and is amazing for your health .
You can get green or gold .
Kiwi .
Both are great to put you in a deep sleep .
Various healthy diets .
Call for Kiwi fruit in your breakfast .
This is because it contains several important vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and E potassium and folate .
But research has shown it's even better if you opt for it at night as eating Kiwi can improve .
Sleep .
Studies reported that those who had Kiwis just an hour before bed , fall asleep faster , not just this , they even slept better and longer .
Are you hearing ?
This sounds like a Kiwi dessert after dinner is the right choice .
So why is Kiwi so helpful in putting you to sleep ?
Could it be the high level of antioxidants ?
This yummy fruit has to offer Kiwi is also your answer to folate deficiencies and low serotonin levels , all of which you need to catch a sound sleep every night time for a Kiwi smoothie .
Am I right ?
Do you like eating kiwis ?
What's your favorite way to eat them ?
Do you like smoothies or fruit salads ?
Share your preferences with the best community in the comments below .
Number two , tart cherries craving some tart cherries .
How about a tart cherry crisp ?
Are you salivating already ?
Wait until you hear how awesome it is for your health and your sleep .
You already know that tart cherries taste different from the usual sweet cherries .
The distinct flavor makes it an interesting choice for various dishes .
Some people prefer to call them sour cherries due to the unique taste .
Some popular charity varieties you can relish in our English morello want more and C and Richmond eat them whole or as tart cherry juice .
The choice is yours .
But why are we stressing on tart cherries so much ?
Turns out there are several studies that have reported tart cherry juice is great for your sleep .
Drinking this juice right before bed can put you to sleep faster .
In fact , in one of the studies , it was found that drinking two cups of tart cherry juice each day increases your sleep time and helps you sleep with more efficiency .
So why are they so good for your sleep ?
Because they're rich in a special hormone responsible for regulating your sleep and circadian rhythm .
Curious to know the name of this special hormone melatonin , it gives you a healthy sleep .
Tart cherries aren't just loaded with melatonin .
They're also rich in antioxidants that increase the overall chances of you catching zi number three , fatty fish .
Another reason to embrace seafood , especially fatty fish rich in omega .
Three experts have found concrete evidence of fatty fish being good for your sleep .
This particular study concluded that eating salmon three times per week made people sleep better .
Overall , it also improved their mood during the day .
So why is fatty fish so good for your sleep ?
The answer is in an important nutrient .
Vitamin B six .
Your body needs this vitamin to make melatonin , the sleep hormone .
Your body makes this sleep hormone in the dark .
Without melatonin , you're basically a sleepless zombie .
The catch is that fatty fish is rich in vitamin B six .
Do you get where we're going with this ?
All of a sudden tuna , salmon and halibut look a lot better .
These fishes have the most B six if you've been having sleepless nights , maybe try a tuna sandwich or a salmon salad for dinner give your body a head start to make more melatonin .
This will give you a good night's sleep .
There is another reason we favor fatty fish for sleep .
Experts believe vitamin D and omega three fatty acids present in fatty fish also have a huge role to play .
Both .
These essential nutrients .
Help your body regulate serotonin .
Low serotonin levels are responsible for insomnia and depression .
Need fish inspirations .
Honey , garlic , salmon with grilled asparagus .
Sounds like an awesome dinner option .
You can also go with garlic butter , baked salmon if you aren't counting calories before we move ahead .
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There has been a lot of confusion in the past over eating a carbohydrate rich dinner .
Several studies gave overall mixed results up until it became clear that different types of carbs produce different sleep results .
There is solid proof that eating rice for dinner improves sleep .
For instance , a study conducted in Japan reported that eating rice regularly promotes better sleep .
In fact , it's much better than the sleep you get after eating bread or noodles .
Experts have already proven earlier that when you eat high glycaemic food a few hours before your bed time , you're able to fall asleep easily .
But don't think that eating rice gives you a pass to start snacking on sodas and ice creams .
Both of them are responsible for giving you sleepless nights , even worse disturbed sleep .
Guess what this means ?
Not all carbohydrates have the same effect on sleep .
Similarly , it's not necessary that all high glycaemic foods like rice would put you to sleep early .
Different carbohydrates have different effects on your sleeping patterns .
Rice is so far .
Your best bet there's also another factor impacting the effectiveness of carbohydrates on sleep .
It actually matters what you eat with the rice .
Make sure you're eating something high in protein along with rice .
This is because protein has a sleep promoting amino acid called trippin carbohydrates make it easier for trip to to reach the brain .
So what do you pair with your bowl of hot rice ?
How about slow roasted , delicious turkey or maybe chicken curry ?
Sounds like a delicious dinner option with tons of protein and carbohydrates to make you sleep better .
Number five , warm and malted milk , several cultures suggest that you drink more milk at night .
How about a glass of warm milk with a little turmeric and honey right before bed time .
This is a common home remedy for sleepless nights .
But why is milk so important in the first place because it contains not one or two but four sleep promoting compounds , calcium , vitamin D , melatonin and Ryan .
It's not just the chemical part of the milk putting you to sleep .
There's also the nostalgic effect playing an important role in this .
Most people drank milk before bedtime as kids because it becomes a relaxing nighttime ritual .
If you dislike the idea of warm milk , there's another option .
You can add specifically formulated powder to your milk .
This is malted milk and it's also great for putting you to sleep .
This formulated powder is made from malted wheat , wheat flour and malted barley sugar is added to it for taste along with an assortment of vitamins .
There have been studies showing malted milk to be effective in reducing sleep interruptions .
Just drink it right before bed .
Experts believe it's the B and D vitamins in malted milk that help you sleep better .
Not to mention the melatonin in milk .
It adds to the effect .
And here is a fun little fact .
You might be surprised to know there have been studies on the effect of milking cows at night .
It's been found that their milk has more melatonin which makes it a great natural source to sneak more sleepy hormones into your dinner .
Number six , almonds can't sleep snack on a couple of almonds .
Maybe you can eat it raw or add it to your dessert .
Turns out almonds have high doses of melatonin .
And by now , you know what a wonderful effect it has on your sleep cycle .
Just one ounce of almonds contains 76 mg of calcium and 77 mg of magnesium .
Both these minerals promote muscle relaxation .
And do you know what that means ?
Better sleep ?
Will you be including any of these foods on your dinner list .
Do you have a healthy sleep cycle ?
Let us know in the comments below .
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