Not getting enough sleep can make you fat! Nutritionist highly recommends 8 foods that aid sleep and boost metabolism
Modern people have irregular routines, often leading to difficulty falling asleep or even insomnia. In response, a nutritionist shared 8 foods that can help with sleep. Eating them during meals or having a little before bed can help improve sleep quality.
Nutritionist Cheng Han-yu pointed out on Facebook that poor sleep can affect metabolism and even lead to weight gain; however, some foods rich in serotonin and folate can help induce sleep and improve quality of life.
【Foods for Easy Sleep】
1. Milk
Has a sleep-inducing effect. Milk, rich in melatonin, improves sleep efficiency and reduces nocturnal awakenings.
2. Almonds
Rich in melatonin to improve sleep quality, and rich in magnesium to reduce stress hormones and combat insomnia.
3. Fatty Fish
Contains abundant vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, regulating serotonin and sleep.
4. Oysters
Rich in zinc to improve sleep quality.
5. Kiwifruit
High antioxidant capacity and rich in serotonin and folate to promote sleep.
Eating 2 kiwifruits an hour before bed may improve sleep quality.
6. Tart Cherries
Contains higher concentrations of melatonin, tryptophan, and serotonin to improve sleep quality and fight inflammation.
7. Tomatoes
Contains rich melatonin, increasing circulating melatonin levels to help improve sleep.
8. Chamomile Tea
Reduces anxiety and is antidepressant. Contains apigenin, which helps induce drowsiness and reduce insomnia.
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