Healthy Bedtime Snacks to Eat Before Sleep
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6 January 2022 02:15 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Late night snack before sleep is considered bad and if It's continuously done might lead to weight gain.
Here's the catch, there are healthy snacks for people who still want to consume one. Choosing snacks that can maintain the glucose level is the key.
As quoted from Mind Body Green website, clinical psychologist and sleep expert at Sleep Cycle, Li Slund said the meal before someone goes to sleep and going to bed in a hungry state can affect the sleep quality, and therefore it's important to find the balance of food consumption and time before sleep.
The following are recommendations of Foods and Beverages for consumption prior to sleeping.
1. Magnesium
As one of the important minerals in the human body, this one plays the role to regulate biochemical reactions such as muscle and nerve function.
Hence why, food rich with magnesium may help in relaxing the muscle and thus leads to a better sleep. Slund recommended the consumption of Almonds, because it's rich in glucose-friendly fiber.
2. Fiber
A therapist excelling in sleep therapy, Nishi Bhopal claimed food containing Fibre can help someone sleep better.
Contrary to sweet food, fibre works by stabilising glucose as the night passes and will sate hunger till the sun is peeking from your window. Fibre can be found mainly in Nuts, Seeds, or any other vegetable.
3. Tryptophan
Bhopal also explained Tryptophan has a relaxing effect, thus making one get better sleep. Tryptophan can be found in milk, perhaps this is the reason why children sleep easily after drinking milk.
Inhaling Tonic may also help the body and mind relax at the end of the day. "The point is don't drink too much, unless you want to be a recurrent visitor to the bathroom. Always watch the body and what it needs," said Bopal.
Altering bad nightly habits such as alcohol, sweet dessert and premade food with light snacks and beverages recommended by experts may help you out in sleeping faster and better.
Read: Tips to Sleep Better at Night
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