It's generally accepted that snacking before bed is the best way to gain weight. But that's not always the case, it turns out! On the contrary, some healthy foods should be eaten without moderation to help you sleep better at night. They contain vitamins and enzymes that are useful for chasing away the discomforts encountered during the sleep phase. They are excellent alternatives to sleeping pills and their side effects.
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Cherries
Sleep is largely regulated and determined by the amount of melatonin in the blood before bedtime. This hormone is commonly known as the 'sleep hormone' and is naturally produced by our bodies. It makes it easier to fall asleep and is invaluable for gaining minutes or even hours of sleep!
If you have trouble falling asleep, it is usually because the hormone is too low in your blood. The good news is that there's a natural way to compensate for this: cherries. Tart cherries contain a natural form of melatonin, so eating the fruit or drinking a glass of cherry juice 2 hours before bedtime will help you fall asleep.
Popcorn
Unbelievable, but not a joke. Popcorn made from corn seeds contains enough carbohydrates to ensure that the brain has an adequate supply of tryptophan. This amino acid is essential for the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that promotes sleep.
