1. Almonds
Struggling to keep those eyelids closed? Well… eat a handful of almonds before bedtime! This type of tree nut will offer so much more than just a good sleep quality. Almonds are incredible sources of numerous nutrients.
For instance, approximately 28 grams of almonds have 18 percent of a person’s daily needs when it comes to phosphorus and almost 23 percent when referring to riboflavin. Furthermore, you can also add 25 percent of a man’s daily needs for manganese and 31 percent for the opposite sex from the same 28 grams of almonds!
Moreover, consuming almonds on a regular basis has been linked to many health benefits. Did you know that these tree nuts can lower your risks of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes? No?! This is possible due to the healthy monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, and fats found in almonds.
Plus, their antioxidants can also guard your cells against inflammation, the number one concern when it comes to chronic diseases.
But, let’s go back to our topic. If you’re wondering how almonds can promote good sleep quality, note that it’s because they are a tasty source of melatonin, a hormone found naturally in our body.
This hormone is actually responsible for regulating your internal clock. In other words, it informs your body when it’s time to go to bed.
However, that’s not all about almonds. They also represent good sources of magnesium. The same 28 grams we’ve been talking about are offering 19 percent of your daily magnesium needs.
In a large study, this important mineral (magnesium) promoted sleep quality, especially for participants who have had insomnia. But, how does magnesium work? It can improve sleep quality by reducing inflammation in the body. Additionally, it appears that magnesium can also minimize the levels of cortisol (the stress hormone).
So, a handful of almonds just before bedtime should do the trick. Yet, if your sleeping problem continues to bother you, talk to your doctor.
23 thoughts on “7 Foods You Should Definitely Eat Before Bedtime”
I have found that melatonin makes “restless leg symptoms worse and have found that to be so….
Yes it does so does histamines.
Melatonin definitely causes restless leg syndrome related to dopamine.
I have found that GABA works well for me to fall asleep. Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid. melatonin doesn’t help me fall asleep at all. I take GABA an hour before bedtime. GABA is a neurotransmitter that blocks impulses between nerve cells in the brain. Low levels of GABA may be linked to:
Anxiety or mood disorders
Epilepsy
Chronic pain
People take GABA as a supplement to try to:
Improve mood
Relieve anxiety
Improve sleep
Help with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
You can buy GABA at any vitamin shop.
First…be careful with melatonin. your body produces melstonin on its own. yes as we age that decreases but….if you take melatonin supplements..your telling your body it has enough and doesnt need to produce more..and it will stop production. be sure to take only small doses if you have to. now…for the restless leg syndrome….the most common cause of restless leg is a low iron level. blood test for ferritin levels need to be checked. a ferritin level under 85 is low…..you need an iron supplement ferrous gluconate easier on gi tract than ferrous sulfate…..restless leg will stop.
Very interesting I. just have to watch my potassium
How do you watch your potassium? Is there a potassium reader that you can recommend?
Thanks. I will try
Some of these items I cannot eat or tolerate. Turkey is extremely dry meat and I choke on it and Kiwi is sickening since it has a lot of oil dripping out of it (might as wet take a jar of olive oil and drink it!).
All interesting, will try the tart cherry juice, already know about turkey but almond nuts, hmmm!
Great I love all these food and look forward to trying them, thanks.
full of sh*t. we should not eat anything at least 2 hours before bedtime except milk if your finds it suitable. Please do some deep research before you misguide people into unhealthy habit.
I am tired of your sill SHIT, leave me the hell alone, FINAL NOTICE!!!
I don’t care about your writing to me, please back off!!!
Add milk & cheese to the list.
Gut issue is 8 yrs and counting.
Supplemental help diet and medical
Procedures show nothing.
I need great doctor and get answers.
It will be hard to fly to California, but I will do it with somebody that goes with me cannot wait any longer
Almonds are hard to digest and can disrupt sleep.
White rice is a starchy carb that will only contribute to belly fat if eaten before bed and no more exercise.
Not the best advice .
Excellent list of “Foods You Should Definitely Eat Before Bedtime.” The only one that causes some unsurety for myself is the is the Tart cherry juice. I will have to do some searching to find.
Found a really good way of relaxing the restless syndrome.. My Dr. told me about it, fill your bathtub up with COOL water just past your ankles and sit on the side of the tub and put your feet in and just let it sit there about 5 to 7 minutes and its gone., I have it, I tried it , it worked…It is something about the nerves in your ankles that water relaxes them..Give it a try..
This article would have been more helpful if it included units of measure used in the U.S. Such as ounces not grams etc.
sure agree with the white rice. Takes a long time to digest.
I thought white rice had high glucose
Awesome, I’m so glad, because I love almonds!