Sleep quality is influenced by nutrition, not just anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and chronic stress.
Doctor Jelena Gorina said: “An incorrect diet can cause insomnia. This matter is not only related to eating late, which prevents the body from resting, but also to substances contained in food components such as caffeine, some spices, harmful fats and simple carbohydrates. Because these are The substances activate the work of the brain, which prevents sleep, or they are heavy on the digestive system, so the sleep is superficial and therefore the person does not get the required rest.”
According to her, there is no special sleep diet.
She added, “Doctors recommend following a varied and balanced diet throughout the day, eating dinner 3-4 hours before bedtime, and giving up caffeine after 4pm. It is also important to exercise and wake up at the same time every day.”
The doctor indicated that there are products that contain substances that the body uses during sleep. Therefore, eating these products shortly before going to bed is beneficial and allows for a sound sleep. These products are turkey, bananas and milk.
And she continued, “These foods are rich in the amino acid tryptophan, from which the sleep hormone melatonin is made. It has a calming effect on the body and improves sleep quality. In addition to that, these products have another advantage that makes a person feel full.”
According to her, sour cherries and kiwi are important natural sources of the hormone melatonin. They also contain serotonin, a chemical that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and helps combat insomnia.
And she added, “Cashew nuts, almonds, and pine nuts are rich in magnesium, which is a natural catalyst for calming a person and helping him fall asleep faster. Therefore, eating them a few hours before bedtime helps to improve sleep duration and wake up easily in the morning.”
She pointed out that “chamomile tea contains the antioxidant apigenin, which can help sleep easily and better,” considering that “other types of soothing herbal teas, such as peppermint, lemon balm, and valerian, do not help everyone, but they reduce the level of anxiety, So it can indirectly help you sleep.”
2023-08-07 04:42:02
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