5 Foods for Sound Sleep
By siliconindia   |   Monday, 26 September 2011, 22:04 IST
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Bangalore: Most of us have experienced trouble falling asleep, to lie awake in the middle of the night or feel sleepy and during the day. These sleeping problems are mainly occurred by abnormal eating patterns and food stuffs. Who wants to say 'no' to a Sound Sleep? Most of the people suffer from insomnia at one time or another. There are many foods, which you may not be aware of, can provide you a sound sleep without any distraction in between. Scroll down to know more about top 5 foods which can provide you a great sleep. Dairy products Dairy products contain tryptophan which provides sleep inducing substances like serotonin and melatonin and acts as a natural sleep inducer. Turkey is another famous source of tryptophan. You can also take sleep inducing dairy products like yoghurt and milk. Dairy snacks are also a great source of calcium, which helps the brain to use tryptophan to create melatonin. Oats Do you know oats is a great evening snack which provides great sleep? Oats are a great source of melatonin, which helps to regulate body's internal mechanisms and has taken as a great sleep aid. When combined with milk, they are good source of tryptophan. Oats are also good source of calcium and magnesium, which have been proven to promote deep sleep. Bananas Eating bananas can help you to sleep soundly at night. Banana contains lots of potassium. One banana contains 400 mg potassium, which is equivalent with steamed potatoes or a glass of orange juice. Researchers found that potassium is a must to relax muscles and provide sleep. Bananas also contain tryptophan, which can help to promote sleep. Researchers from the University of New England in New South Wales found that having a banana before bed can also keep your throats open and therefore reduce the risk of choking. Cherries Cherries are a great source of vitamins like vitamin A, C, and potassium. Several studies found that tart cherry juice can help you get a better night's sleep. Cherries also provide a great natural source of melatonin, which can help to regulate sleep as well as being excellent for overall health. A recent study published in The Journal of Sleep and Sleep Disorders Research has proved that consuming tart cherries before bed time can make sleep faster and easier. Flax seeds Flax seeds are great for increasing levels of sleep-regulating substance serotonin in the body due to their high levels of both tryptophan and omega-3 fatty acids. They contain rich amount of omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to help reduce the anxiety, depression and stress, and have been shown to be effective against the condition sleep apnea. Flax seeds also provide great amount of magnesium, which is known for stress reduction due to its relaxing effect on the muscles and nervous system

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