Monday, March 25, 2013

Health Tips for March 25

Five More Foods to Help You Snooze

Popcorn with Cheese
Popcorn with cheese is a good combination of carbohydrates and dairy. Dairy contains tryptophan which helps in releasing sleep hormones and the carbohydrates in popcorn help to absorb the tryptophan.

Chia Seeds
Eating chia seeds raises the level of melatonin and serotonin in the blood that enhance stable sleep.

Tart Cherry Juice
Tart cherry juice is rich in melatonin which regulates sleep patterns.

Turkey Burger with Spinach on a Whole Wheat Bun
It's a best meal for perfect sleep; plenty of tryptophan and serotonin. And spinach contains iron which is known for the relief of restless leg symptoms.

Valerian Tea with Honey
A cup of valerian tea with honey before going to bed may help you sleep. The tea contains natural compounds that help to decrease the amount of time taken to fall asleep. The glucose in honey helps you to relax.

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