Sometimes getting better sleep is just a matter of eating the right foods and avoiding certain other ones.
US News has rounded up foods that are naturally sleep-inducing and perfect for a late night snack.
Cherries are one of the few natural sources of melatonin, which has beenshownto improve sleep quality and duration.
US News recommends a handful of cherries (in season in June and July!
), juice, or dried cherries an hour before bedtime.
Or if you don’t like the tart fruit, eat bananas a little earlier than that:
Bananas.
Make them a daily staple.
They’re packed with potassium and magnesium, nutrients that double as natural muscle relaxants.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation; melatonin is a chemical that promotes sleepiness.
It takes about an hour for tryptophan to reach the brain, so plan your snack accordingly.
The foods to avoid on the list are fairly obvious: Caffeine, high-fat meals, and alcohol.
Hit up the link below for even more foods to help you catch more Zzzz’s.
Sleep-Promoting (and Sleep-Stealing) Foods| US News
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