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Drink to Sleep: What Drinks Promote Good and Sound Sleep
Let’s say hello to a good rest!
Daily stress, anxiety and anxiety do not go away without a trace. They appear especially vividly in our head at the most inopportune moment: when we are at home, lay down in a comfortable bed and are ready for bed. Insomnia not only leaves its marks on our physical and psychological health, but also affects the beauty of the face. After a sleepless night we are “decorated” with bags and bruises under the eyes, which are difficult to get rid of. What to do to sleep soundly? Of course, try to stress less! If it does not work out, then contact a specialist and supplement the therapy in pleasant and useful ways. For example, drinking the right way! Certain drinks have a beneficial effect on the relaxation process of the body and help to sleep.
Chamomile tea
Chamomile is a natural soothing ingredient found in many pharmaceutical products. Therefore, hot chamomile tea is a powerful blow to anxiety and insomnia.
Almond milk
Previously, it was difficult to get it, but now it can be found in all major stores. Almond milk with a spoonful of honey, firstly, will improve digestion, and secondly, it will help you fall asleep soundly. It’s all about the magnesium and tryptophan it contains, which is essential for the production of serotonin. In Iranian medicine, almonds have been used for many years to treat insomnia.
Banana smoothie
Just like almond milk, it contains tryptophan, which is responsible for the synthesis of sleep and youth hormones. And also potassium and magnesium, which relax the muscles and the body as a whole. Combo: Banana smoothie with almond milk and a spoonful of honey! 🙂 Then you will sleep with a baby’s sleep!
Cocoa
It was not for nothing that our mothers and grandmothers made us a warm milk-chocolate drink before bed. This is because it helps you relax and quickly fall asleep. An excellent option for those who are not satisfied with the option with warm milk. In Asian countries, a pinch of spices can also be added to this drink, which also create their soporific magic.
Mint tea
Like chamomile, mint has tonic properties, helps to quickly release and calm. Peppermint can also help relieve the nausea that is common in stressful conditions. Well, on top of that, this drink is delicious! If mint is too harsh for you in taste and smell, then try lemon balm.
Cherry juice
Yes, cherry juice contains a storehouse of vitamins and amino acids, thanks to which melatonin is produced, a hormone responsible for many important processes in the body. People call it the hormone of sleep and youth, because it is he who is responsible for sound sleep! Therefore, cherry juice is useful to drink before bedtime. Not cold, but at room temperature.
Kefir with a spoonful of honey
It is better to give preference to low-fat kefir so as not to overload the stomach at night. The fermented milk product stabilizes the functioning of the nervous system, improves the functioning of the stomach, relieves colic, in general, creates a favorable atmosphere for a calm and sound sleep. And a spoonful of honey will help him with this, because it contains an alpha amino acid that is converted into melatonin and serotonin, which are necessary for a healthy rest.