Some Foods Can Help You Sleep Soundly

Eat the following allegedly able to help you sleep insomnia. What food are they? the following list:

1. Turkey

"The turkey is a food that is rich in the amino acid tryptophan which helps you be calm night and sleep soundly. Tryptophan itself does not make you sleepy," said Esther B. Horn, a registered dietitian and nutrition in New York City and inventor EatDrinkandbeGorgeous.com. It helps the brain make serotonin, a neurotransmitter needed for sleep and relaxation, and melatonin, a neurohormone that has recently become popular as a supplement to aid sleep.

2. Mashed Potato 

Although labeled as a low-carb diet, the potato ranks lower on the Glycemic Index, a ranking of carbohydrates and their effect on blood glucose levels. Sweet potatoes and potatoes vegetables will not make your blood sugar is too high and can even help eliminate the blocking acid tryptophan. Make mashed potatoes with low-fat milk or buttermilk to eat healthy sleep-inducing.

3. Banana

Bananas are a natural sleep aid that contains melatonin and tryptophan (which is converted into serotonin) to help you fall asleep. "Melatonin is a hormone that signals the brain that it is time for the body to rest at night," said Horn. Plus, bananas also contain magnesium, a muscle perileks known to help ease away your physical tension and stress.

4. Milk

For years my mother always gave kids warm milk before bed. "The warm milk is a rich source of tryptophan, which is soothing and will help your body relax," said Horn. But be warned, "The combination of turkey and milk together to give the effect of gas is less good for the body," says Horn.

5. Oatmeal

Oatmeal is not only warms your stomach, foods full of fiber can make you feel satisfied before heading to bed. A bowl of warm oatmeal cooked is also a good source of melatonin. Mix a bowl of oatmeal with warm milk for an extra dose of sleep-inducing.