Diet and sleep quality: This is what to eat to sleep better, according to experts
Insomnia is a common disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up repeatedly, and not having restorative sleep. According to the National Library of Medicine, this disorder is common and affects millions of people worldwide.
TL;DR
- Insomnia is a common disorder with significant medical, psychiatric, interpersonal, and social consequences.
- Diet is important for good sleep, with lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and dairy potentially aiding rest.
- Foods like bananas, pineapple, oranges, tomatoes, tart cherries, nuts, seeds, fish, eggs, and milk are suggested for better sleep.
- A 2021 study found that women who increased fruit and vegetable intake improved insomnia symptoms.
- Tryptophan, an amino acid that the body converts to melatonin, is found in foods such as turkey, chicken, salmon, cheese, egg whites, nuts, and fermented dairy.
- Eating three hours before bed can help align circadian rhythms, improving nocturnal blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar regulation.