What you eat can either help you sleep better or make you feel tired, a sleep expert claims. A recent study conducted by Sealy UK found more than65 per cent of the 2,058 people who were surveyed revealed they wake up feeling tired at almost three days in a week.
Surprisingly, the people who had the worst sleep quality were vegans. They feel tired at least four mornings in a week. One in five of the people in this group reportedly revealed they wake up feeling sleep almost every morning.
Holly Housby, a sleep expert, reveals the right foods can help us get a good night's sleep.“Many of us are desperate to achieve a better night’s sleep, but seemingly, lots of us are unaware of how the foods we eat during the day can have an impact on us during the night," Housby told a news portal. Adding,“However, it’s not just about your diet. Those looking to improve their sleep should look to do everything possible to create an environment which makes top-quality sleep more likely."
She further explained: "This could include investing in a comfortable and supportive bed, avoiding alcohol in the hours before bed, or implementing a regular pre-sleep routine."
Here are some food items you should add to your diet to improve the quality of your sleep.
* Cheese: This dairy product is a rich source of tryptophan, which boosts the production of serotonin and help impacts melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone. Mozzarella is especially beneficial for this purpose.
* Salmon: This fish is rich in nutrients and encourage serotonin, a sleep-regulating hormone. It also contains magnesium, vitamin B6, tryptophan, and omega 3.
* Carbohydrates: Loading up on this nutrient can provide your brain with tryptophan. Enjoying a cheese toast once in a while may not be such a bad idea.
* Oats: Oats are loaded with vitamins and minerals that help the body to relax. They are also a rich source of melatonin, which helps to regulate sleep cycles.
* Milk: This popular beverage is a very rich source of melatonin and tryptophan, which is beneficial for sleep.
* Eggs: Eggs contain sleep-inducing properties like vitamin D and tryptophan.
"Whilst the evidence for a role of nutrition in sleep is limited, it is well recognised that being very overweight may reduce sleep quality," nutritionist Dr Tom Hill told a news portal. Adding, "Therefore, maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet may be beneficial to maintaining healthy sleep in the long run."
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