Sleeping had always been my worst enemy - it eluded and mocked me...occasionally bestowing the blessing of a swift arrival, but rarely staying long. To say I suffered from sleep deprivation that was hiccuped with hourly interruptions is a mild statement.
Then I discovered a few tricks...some to do with a supplement called GABA:
...and some to do with food - the power of food to induce a solid night of sleep seemed to good to be true, but upon careful case studies, I found many snacks that helped to mend my notorious poor sleeping habits. Here's a top 5 list:
1. A glass of red wine - avoid overindulging (and thereby avoid a hangover and dog breath) by enjoying the sleepy hormone melatonin found in a glass of red.
2. Banana (blended w/milk + honey) - combining the old-age remedy of milk and honey with the sleepy amino acid tryptophan and B vitamins will help you to rest easier.
3. Nuts/Seeds - packed with magnesium, aka nature's tranquilizer, nuts have a calming effect that help you to stay asleep.
4. Turkey - think of every Thanksgiving dinner and its repercussions on activity levels, which is due to tryptophan, a precursor to serotonin..
5. Tea - green (yes, green: the theanine counteracts the effects of caffeine) camomile and mint all possess their own natural sleeping aids
The perfect way to combine all of this? Some turkey and red wine for dinner, followed by a banana for dessert and capped off with a spot of tea before bed...happy zed-ing!
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