Some studies have found that: foods high in saturated fat can cause less slow-wave sleep, and foods high in sugar and other carbohydrate-rich foods can cause more light sleep. Conversely, increased fiber intake increases the duration of deep sleep. In other words, a diet high in saturated fat, high sugar, and high carbohydrates will affect sleep quality. What\’s worse is that poor sleep will in turn stimulate people to continue to eat too many high-calorie foods, forming a \”vicious cycle.\” This study proves that healthy eating is really necessary! If you always feel that you can\’t sleep well, you should pay attention to restraint next time you encounter high-fat and high-sugar foods such as braised pork, fried chicken, and desserts.
I would like to recommend several foods to help you sleep:
1. Milk: Milk contains a kind of tryptophan, which can exert a calming effect. A glass of warm milk before going to bed not only helps you sleep, but also replenishes calcium in your body.
Put a few drops of honey into warm milk for a better relaxing effect. Because a small amount of glucose can cause the brain to stop producing orexin (a neurotransmitter associated with staying awake), allowing us to relax physically and mentally.
2. Banana: Banana is known as the \”sleeping pill\” wrapped in peel. In addition to stabilizing serotonin and melatonin, banana also contains magnesium that can relax muscles.
3. Chrysanthemum tea: does not contain caffeine and has a gentle soothing effect. It is the best tea drink before going to bed
