🍕🍔 Best 9 Foods to Eat Before Bed to Help You Sleep

Did Bacon make our list?! The results will shock you! Eat Better - Sleep Better. Simple. [It's hard to resist, but you can do it!] Bacon and cake did not make the list! I know, it’s crazy right?!  So It’s 10 o'clock. You are watching Netflix (while wearing your blue light glasses of course) and you feel your body start to relax and drift off, but then..UH OH. Your stomach starts to rumble as you start thinking of bacon, or sweets, and you know if you go to bed you are just going to roll around because you are so hungry. But then, you remember this list of snacks we gave you and you relax knowing you are about to eat a healthy, yummy snack all while promoting a good night’s rest. 1. Cottage Cheese Cottage cheese is high in nutrients, and tends to be low in fat and calories. While this is great for watching your waistline, it is not what makes it a remarkable bedtime snack. Cottage cheese is predominantly made up of a milk protein called casein. Casein is a slow digesting protein that is well-known to sustain overnight muscle repair and growth. This means it can actively help build muscle while you sleep, which is why it is such a popular late-night snack in bodybuilding communities.  A small bowl with berries or smudge some on some carrot sticks. The high protein content of cottage cheese will ensure you feel full for longer whilst providing muscle repairing nutrients. 2. Bananas  If you have more of a sweet-tooth, bananas are a fantastic late-night snack choice. They are full of important nutrients like potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and fibre. If you choose bananas that are greenish (not fully ripe), then they are also high in resistant starch. Fibre and resistant starch may help you feel full and less hungry, which leads to a reduction in calorie intake.  Bananas are also a great source of tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid that can make you sleepy. It is converted into the sleep hormone melatonin, helping you get a good night’s sleep. 3. Almonds Almonds are rich in magnesium, a nutrient vital for maintaining melatonin levels and sleep clocks. One handful of almonds contains about 150 mg of magnesium, which is a very healthy dose of this mineral that has been shown to improve sleep quality, sleep duration and other measures of insomnia. 4. Kiwis Kiwis are one of the best foods to eat before bed for a number of reasons. First off, studies suggest kiwi may improve sleep onset, duration, and efficiency in adults with self-reported sleep disturbances. Kiwis are also low-calorie while being full of nutrients, melatonin, flavonoids, magnesium, fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamins C, E, and K. 5. Cherries A cup of cherries contains only 50 calories, so they are a weight-friendly choice. Several studies have shown that cherries can help improve sleep and even tart cherry juice can greatly reduce the severity of sleeplessness. In fact, the effects were equal to or even exceeded treatment with valerian. Cherries cause a great increase in the body’s secretion of the sleep hormone melatonin, which is thought to be responsible for the sleepiness effects. 6. Chickpeas/Hummus Chickpeas are a great source of vitamin B6 and tryptophan. Vitamin B6 helps your body to convert tryptophan into serotonin. If your body isn’t receiving enough B6 on a daily basis, your sleep cycle may be disrupted. You might be wondering how to get chickpeas into your diet, but it’s easier than you’d think! Chickpeas are a great snack if you’re looking to add some diversity into your diet. You can also eat raw chickpeas by tossing them in a salad, or cooking them up and adding them as a side dish to any meal. Better still, turn to hummus. Hummus is made with chickpeas and it makes a healthy snack or delicious condiment on sandwiches.  7. Cereal Milk contains four sleep-promoting compounds: tryptophan, calcium, vitamin D, and melatonin. Each cup of milk also contains about 8g of protein and 300mg of calcium. Add this with a high fiber, whole grain cereal, which helps your body absorb the tryptophan quicker, and your body is now ready to fall asleep faster and not wake up in the middle of the night hungry. Whole grains can also help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.   8. Greek Yogurt w/ Honey or Fruits Compared to traditional yogurt, going Greek offers ample protein. This can lead to longer periods of satiety throughout the night. And a small cup of Greek yogurt will reduce the chance of reaching for that ice-cream pint. We suggest you add some honey to your greek yogurt as the natural sweetener to help you get sweet sleep. It actually helps transfer the good amino acid tryptophan to the brain without quashing your insulin level. So, it becomes an incredible carbohydrate choice for you. Moreover, you should avoid carbohydrates with a high glycemic index at night as it raises the insulin levels in the blood. You can also add fresh berries or cherries as a natural healthy sweetener to the greek yogurt. 9. Fish There are plenty of fish options in the market but for better sleep, you need fishes that are high in protein such as salmon, tuna, and halibut. These fish are a great source of tryptophan enhancing your sleep. They also include Omega-3 fats, which are incredibly important for optimal body and brain function. Frankly, we should all be eating far more omega-3 fats. Optimal body and brain function, as well as restful sleep, are important for weight loss. A lean source of protein and the ease of eating tuna straight from the pantry cupboard makes canned tuna or salmon a must for the weight conscious. You can also sprinkle some lemon juice with lettuce on the tuna for some added flavor.  In Conclusion Do not starve yourself and think you are doing your body a favor. These nutrient packed snacks will help calm your cravings and your body into a great night’s rest without compromising your weight. Be sure to let us know your favorite late night snacks so we can all sleep deliciously.  You Might Like    [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](                                Sun Universal Media | 314 E. Dania Beach Blvd. #132 | Dania Beach, FL 33004 | United States [Unsubscribe]( from future marketing messages from Sun Universal Media