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Not getting enough sleep? Your diet may be the culprit
Posted on: 09/Feb/2016 4:20:31 PM
Many people have a problem with insomnia. Many cannot figure out why they are unable to sleep at night, especially when they are not stressed about anything in particular. Recent studies have shown that there is a link between sleep and nutrition. That is, your diet has a direct effect on how well you sleep and how long you sleep.
One thing that may affect your sleep is the lack of carbohydrates. This is because you don`t feel full when your carb intake is less. This pattern is seen in those who follow no carb or low carb diets. Research has shown that abstinence from carbs over a long period leads to restless sleep patterns. Try not to eliminate carbs completely at dinner time. Reduce the total quantity of your meal, and not just the quantity of carbs.
On the other hand, eating too much can also lead to inappropriate sleep. Experts call this a fat hangover. This generally occurs when your dinner is so rich that it is difficult to digest, making you feel full till the next morning. Rich and fatty meals interferes with your sleep. Avoid these at dinner time.
An amino acid called Tryptophan is found in some foods. This amino acid helps with the synthesis of serotonin which is a hormone that induces sleep. A good source of Tryptophan is milk. Thats why a glass of milk before bed makes you relaxed and helps you sleep well. Tryptophan is also found in oats, eggs, fish, chickpeas, almonds, sesame, dried dates and yogurt.
Drinking anything with caffeine makes you energetic and interferes with sleep. Avoid drinking tea or coffee - which are high in caffeine - before bedtime.
Alcohol interferes with the overall quality of your sleep. Although it makes you drowsy, your body is busy trying to undo the damage caused by alcohol and does not get the rest it needs. So, even if you sleep longer, chances are that you wake up feeling neither rested nor refreshed.
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