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tisdag 26 januari 2010

How Diet Affect Your Sleep

By Elaine Jackson

Your general health and body weight not just depend on what you eat but also on how much you sleep and how good your sleep is. Things that you eat can affect your sleep and its quality seriously. Some can improve it but some can make your sleep difficult.

Products like fruits, cereals and whole grain breads, green leafy vegetables, mushrooms can help to improve your sleep. Also spices including dill, sage and basil for instance also will aid in improving your sleep.

Probably you remember the days when your parents put you to bed with a glass of warm milk. It was done with a reason. Milk can help you sleep better because it's rich in tryptophan that helps in creating serotonin, a hormone that controls sleep.

To get more tryptophan and if you're craving a snack then products like turkey, honey, tuna and egg whites should be the best choice. They are tryptophan rich and additionally will help you with sleep.

Caffeine is what you should avoid before your bedtime. This stimulant can help you in the morning to wake up quicker but it's not good if you're trying to fall asleep. Chocolate, coffee, tea, soft drinks, cocoa all contain caffeine so these products better leave for the next day.

Also you should avoid tyramine rich foods such as bacon, cheese, sugar, ham or tomatoes. Tyramine helps in release of a substance that helps you to stay awake.

Also spicy foods are not recommended straight before your night sleep. Indigestion and heartburn caused by them could affect your sleep negatively. Alcohol also should be avoided. First impression is that after taking it you feel sleepy, but sleep usually is disturbed by frequent walks to toilet and thirst.

The amounts you eat also have an impact on the quality of your sleep. It's recommended to have light meals in the evening. This way potential indigestion, bloating or overall discomfort can be avoided.

Additionally, to improve your sleep you can take vitamins and supplements. Supplements that include vitamins B6 and B12, calcium, magnesium and valerian should help you.

To have a good sleep you should really look after what you eat, when you eat and how much you eat. If you feel that your sleep is affected by the food you eat, try changing it to much lighter and healthier.

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