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Top 10 Foods for a Good Night’s Sleep

1) Bananas - Said to be a “sleeping pill in a peel”.
Contains soothing melatonin, serotonin and magnesium (a muscle relaxant).

2) Chamomile tea - Has a mild sedating effect for restless minds and bodies.

3) Warm Milk - Has tryptophan (amino acid with sedative-like effect) and calcium.

4) Honey - Drizzle a small amount on your warm milk or tea.

5) Potatoes - A small baked potato will clear away acids that mess with your tryptophan to sooth you.
Mash it up with your warm milk, if desired.

6) Oatmeal - Oats are a nice source of melatonin. Have a small bowl with a dab of maple syrup.

7) Almonds - A handful will help you snooze. Contains tryptophan and magnesium.

Flaxseeds - Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons on your oatmeal. Contains omega-3 fatty acids (mood lifter).

9) Whole-wheat bread - Fix a slice of toast with your tea and honey.
Converts the tryptophan to serotonin and sends you to la-la land.

10) Turkey - Great source of tryptophan.