Guest guest Posted June 27, 2004 Report Share Posted June 27, 2004 Diet and Supplements With all the talk these days about diet and nutrition, it's important to remember that what you eat has an effect, not only on your weight and general health, but also on how well you sleep. Some foods improve sleep. Others can make sleep difficult or even impossible. If all else fails, then vitamins and supplements might be the answer. Foods that promote sleep include leafy green vegetables, rich in chlorophyll, whole grain breads and cereals and mushrooms. Fruits, especially berries, help with sleep problems. Even spices, including dill sage, and basil. The time-honored remedy of a glass of warm milk at bedtime, is still a common method to aid sleep. Milk contains tryptophan, and tryptophan is converted into serotonin, the hormone that controls sleep. Other foods containing tryptophan are honey, turkey, egg whites and tuna, all good as night time snacks. Foods to avoid include coffee and other foods, drinks or anything containing caffeine - chocolate, cocoa, soft drinks and some over the counter and prescription medications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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