By Marygrace Taylor, Prevention
Can't sleep? The solution may be in your kitchen. Check out these 5 clean picks that promote sounder, more satisfying sleep:
1.
Mozzarella Cheese
You know that turkey
is rich in tryptophan, an amino acid that prompts your body to produce
more of the feel-good chemical serotonin, which ultimately helps you
chill out and doze off. But ounce for ounce, mozzarella cheese packs nearly twice as much tryptophan as the lean protein. Who knew, right?
2.
Salmon
Are you even surprised? One recent study
found that getting 600 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per day helped people
sleep nearly an hour longer and wake up 7 fewer times throughout the
night. Have some wild salmon for dinner, or if you don't do fish, pop an
omega-3 supplement.
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Almonds
A handful delivers almost 20% of your daily magnesium,
which can relax your muscles and help you feel calmer, so your mind
isn't racing when your head hits the pillow. They're a decent source of
tryptophan, too. So you know, double whammy!
Oatmeal
Have you heard that cherries are a good source of the sleep-promoting
hormone melatonin? Well, oatmeal's got the stuff, too. And since it's
loaded with carbs that'll make you feel sleepy anyway, you might be
conked out before you even finish eating a bowlful.
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Bananas
These starchy fruits are rich in magnesium as well as potassium, another
potent muscle relaxer. Plus, like mozzarella and almonds, they deliver
plenty of grog-promoting tryptophan. Best of all, they satisfy that
near-universal urge to eat something sweet before bed.
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