7 Milk Drinks That Will Help You Sleep Faster & Better

Drinking warm milk right before bedtime to sleep better is an age old remedy .

Having been used for decades .

It's still a popular choice today and there's scientific reason to back it up .

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The reason why many mothers and scientific experts alike swear by milk is because it contains significant amounts of the amino acid trippin .

Once trippin is inside your body , it's converted into the natural hormone melatonin , which helps regulate your natural sleep state .

In simple words , you sleep better because of it .

But drinking warm milk every day can be boring and nutritionally monotonous .

There are different ingredients which are healthy and tasty that you can add to your milk to better its taste and elevate its sleep aiding abilities .

And in today's video , we'll tell you about milk recipes that you can make using them from turmeric milk , Awada , cinnamon banana to cherry milk .

And more watch until the end to learn about all of them .

Number one , strawberry milk , strawberries are rich in vitamin B six , which also benefits the body by converting trippin into serotonin , which then regulates melatonin .

Simply put it helps you sleep better .

Research supports the link between vitamin B six and a good night's rest in a study .

Those who took basic supplements before bed reported better quality of sleep and feeling more refreshed on waking to reap the benefits of this drink .

Be sure to use fresh strawberries rather than flavoring .

Pour two cups of whole milk into a large glass place it in the freezer .

So the milk becomes very cold .

You can skip this step if you're making the syrup ahead of time in a small pot .

Combine one half cup , hold and chopped strawberries .

1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water bring to a low boil and cook stir occasionally for 10 minutes until fragrant and reduced .

Now use a fine mesh strainer to strain syrup into a small bowl or cup .

Discard the strawberries , mix three tablespoons or about two thirds of the syrup into your very cold milk stir and then add more syrup to taste , add food coloring if desired , drink it right before bed and enjoy a peaceful sleep .

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Number two golden Turmeric milk .

This creamy comforting drink is made of ingredients that have been shown to promote a good night's sleep .

It contains turmeric which aids digestion and has calming properties that lead to sounder sleep .

If you have aches and pains .

Golden milk for joints is a popular remedy as it's anti-inflammatory too .

It also contains almonds which are rich in magnesium that promotes both sleeping and muscle relaxation .

The ginger in the recipe calms your stomach and promotes relaxation .

Some studies suggest ginger can help reduce anxiety .

Combine one cup unsweetened almond milk , two teaspoons of honey , one half teaspoons , almond butter , one half teaspoon , pure vanilla extract , 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric and 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger in a small sauce pan heat over medium heat until warmed through .

Keep whisking briskly .

So the almond butter doesn't stick to the bottom and the spices incorporate , do not let boil , pour into a mug and sip deeply .

You can store leftovers in an airtight container such as a mason jar in the fridge for up to three days when you want to drink it again , just reheat it on the stove , stirring to rec combine the spices and almond butter and you're good to go .

Number three , Awada milk Awada has been used for centuries to alleviate stress , anxiety and fatigue and is regarded as a general all purpose .

Tonic .

Recent clinical research has shown Awada to play a role in treating stress , anxiety , depression and insomnia .

In a study , chronically stressed patients randomly received placebo or an Shua Gonda root and leaf extract .

After 60 days , the Shua Gonda group showed a significant decrease in anxiety .

In another study , adults with a history of chronic stress were assigned either to a placebo group or a treatment group where they took a high concentration , full spectrum extract of Owada root for a 60 day period .

Those taking Owada had a significant reduction in all stress assessment scales .

Take one cup whole milk or unsweetened nut milk such as hemp almond or cashew and bring it to a simmer in a small sauce pan over medium low heat whisk in half a teaspoon ground .

Cinnamon half a teaspoon ground turmeric , 1/4 teaspoon ground Awada and two pinches of ground cardamom whisk vigorously to avoid any clumps .

Add coconut oil , reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until warmed through 5 to 10 minutes , remove from heat and let cool , slightly , pour into a mug , drink warm and climb right into bed .

Number four , cinnamon milk .

Have you ever been in a deep sleep ?

And then suddenly woke up for seemingly no reason you're not waking up because you got enough sleep and it's time to get up .

You can blame blood sugar spikes and crashes for it .

Cinnamon regulates blood sugar levels which can keep you from waking up suddenly out of a deep sleep .

It also improves blood circulation .

A plus .

If you suffer from cold feet and hands at night , it can relieve cramps and help you fall asleep faster in a vessel or sauce pan , take one cup and 1 to 2 small pieces of cinnamon bark .

Let it heat until it bubbles and starts foaming around the sides of the sauce pan .

Now bring down the heat with the help of tongs or a spoon , remove the barks and give it a good stir .

You can also strain the mixture , serve it with a garnish of cinnamon powder .

You can also add a teaspoon of honey for taste .

Number five , chemo meal , milk chemo meal has a unique property that can benefit the quality of your sleep .

It contains apogen , an antioxidant that promotes sleepiness and reduces insomnia .

A study found that people who consumed 270 mg of chemo meal extract twice daily for 28 days , had a third less night time awakening and fell asleep 15 minutes faster than those who did not consume the extract .

Researchers believe that camo meal may function like a benzodiazepine , which are prescription drugs that can reduce anxiety and induce sleep .

Add 1/4 cup of water to a small sauce pan and heat it until it comes to a simmer .

Turn off heat as soon as it starts boiling , add one camel meal tea bag and let it rest for a few minutes , remove the bag next .

Add one teaspoon of honey and mix .

Although this is optional , pour in one cup of milk of your choice and whisk vigorously again heat until the milk is steaming and just about to start simmering , pour into a mug and enjoy number six banana milk , banana milk is a great sleeping aid because of the presence of magnesium , which promotes sleep by working as a natural muscle relaxant , it induces the same state of relaxation you feel right before you fall asleep .

It's also rich in potassium , which works in synergy with magnesium and has been shown to be useful for people who have trouble staying asleep at night .

Cramps can disrupt your sleep and make it difficult to fall back asleep .

They're often result of low potassium levels .

Since potassium balances the sodium and electrolytes in the body , it can reduce the likelihood of developing nighttime muscle cramps just like milk .

It contains trippin , which is a powerful essential amino acid studies have found that it's natural sedative effects can help you fall asleep easier and stay asleep .

Longer .

Take two sliced bananas , one half cup , non-fat plain Greek yogurt , one half tablespoon and ground flax seed , one cup , unsweetened plain almond milk and one teaspoon vanilla extract place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend on high until smooth .

You may add more almond milk depending on the the thickness that you need .

If you're in the habit of eating bananas and throwing the peel away , then we've got news for you .

Stop doing it now because they have a variety of uses to know what they are .

Watch this video titled 13 Surprising Ways to use banana peels for everyday life .

Now , back to milk recipes that'll help you sleep better .

Number seven cherry milk , cherry milk is a safe and effective way to treat insomnia and increase the amount of sleep you get each night .

That's because tart cherries are naturally rich in melatonin .

A hormone responsible for sleepiness .

They also contain a good amount of trippin and anthocyanins .

Two compounds that may help your body create melatonin resulting in a better sleep .

Research shows that supplementing with tart cherry juice increases levels of melatonin and helps improve sleep quality and duration .

In one study , participants suffering from insomnia , drank either 16 ounces of tart cherry juice or the same amount of a placebo juice each day for two weeks .

It was found that cherry juice increased sleep time by an average of 85 minutes .

Heat one cup , unsweetened almond milk and a half a cup tart cherry juice and a small sauce pan over medium heat whisk continuously adding 1 to 2 tables spoons , honey just as the mixture starts to heat up for about 3 to 5 minutes .

Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract for a creamier texture before adding to the cup , use a handheld froth for a whipped and frothy finish .

Once you're sleep .

After drinking one of these milks , you might think that your body is at rest , but that's not the case .

As there are plenty of things that are happening within your body while you sleep .

You can find out more about what we're talking about by watching 12 ways to burn fat and lose weight while you're sleeping or getting to know what happens to your body .

When you go to sleep .

These two videos will surely help you better understand why sleep is so important to your health .

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Have you given any of these milks ?

A try .

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