13 unexpected products for a good dream

WALNUTS

Walnut — a rich source of tryptophane, the amino acid promoting development of the level of serotonin, necessary for a healthy sleep, and melatonin (these hormones are responsible for our biological clock and time sense). These two substances help normalization of daily rhythms, fast falling asleep and sound sleep.


ALMONDS

Almonds are rich with magnesium, and according to researches, the low level of this substance prevents to fall asleep quickly. The handful of nutlets before going to bed helps to solve this problem quickly!

LETTUCE

Good news to those who keep to a diet — one of the most popular components of light salads, lettuce, is the irreplaceable assistant in fight against insomnia. It is all about the rich maintenance of a laktukarium — the substance, on action reminding soothing. Lettuce, by the way, it is possible not only is, but also to make: for preparation of "salad" tea it is necessary to fill in with hot water four big leaves and to insist within 15 minutes. And in order that drink turned out more nice to the taste, it is possible to add to it a little mint.

MILK

We since the childhood know that the glass of warm milk for the night (it is better together with cookies — but we will in more detail tell slightly below about it) guarantees a sound and healthy sleep during the whole night. Actually all dairy products have this magic property: the calcium which is contained in them helps to be acquired to amino acid to tryptophane and to produce melatonin. Besides, calcium also helps to normalize muscular activity and saves from night spasms.


PRETZELS

Salty pretzels and crackers have the high glycemic index — that is they cause fast inflow of forces to replace which also drowsiness also promptly comes. So if you struggle with insomnia, you have a good reason to crackle something forbidden at this time of night. The main thing — not to turn it into a habit!

TUNA AND SALMON

Fish, and in particular a tuna and a salmon, is extremely rich with B6 vitamin which takes the most active part in production of melatonin and serotonin. By the way, among other products from where it is possible to receive this vitamin — garlic (exclusively fresh) and pistachios.

JASMINE RICE

As well as in a case with crackers, rice is remarkable the glycemic index. But the jasmine grade is more effective than others helps to fall asleep quickly and strong — tell results of the researches published by the specialized edition American Journal of Clinical Nutrition about it.


CHERRY JUICE

If to trust the fresh researches conducted by the Universities of Pennsylvania and Rochester, the glass of cherry juice before going to bed helps to appear quicker in the dreamland. All the matter is that cherry increases melatonin level in an organism.

CAMOMILE TEA

Camomile tea is the first means which is recommended at insomnia. And with an ulterior motive: one cup of fragrant broth raises glycine level that, in turn, softly calms nerves and removes muscular stress.

GRAIN FLAKES

Flakes are considered to be an excellent dish for a breakfast, but, it appears, they are not less useful also as a dinner. They contain two components helping to fall asleep quickly and strong at once: karbogidrata (in flakes) and calcium (in milk with which they can be eaten).


SHRIMPS

One more invaluable source of tryptophane — shrimps and lobsters, it is kind of strange sounded. A good motive to please itself with sea delicacies at this time of night.

VENISON

The champion on tryptophane content in meat — venison. In this game of valuable substance is twice more, than in a turkey. You will already begin to yawn right after a dinner!

HONEY

The natural sugar which is contained in honey increases the level of insulin and allows tryptophane to enter quicker interaction with a brain. The honey teaspoon with camomile tea before going to bed will allow to enhance the calming effect of drink.