Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Best Foods Before Bedtime

8 Best Foods to Sleep Better (approved by the "Eat this, Not That" nutrition team)

1. Non fat Popcorn
2. Oatmeal with sliced banana
3. 1 cup plain yogurt with 2 tbsp. mixed nuts
4. A pile of sesame seeds
5. A handful of pretzels-source of low fat and low calorie carbohydrates.
6. 1 glass of wine. "nightcap"
7. 4 Oz glass of unsweetened cherry juice
8. Red Bell peppers- a good source of vitamin C

the carb in popcorn will induce serotonin,a neurochemical that makes you feel relaxed.
banana is rich in melatonin a hormone that inspired sleep.
lysine and arginine-alertness inducing protein which reduces the effect of stress.
Tryptophan-sleep inducing amino acids responsible for post Thanksgiving turkey comas.

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