8 Foods for Better Sleep

8 Foods for Better Sleep

1. Almonds

“Almonds are high in potassium and B vitamins, which help our nervous systems to relax,” says Wrobel. His super-sleep snack tip? Spread some almond butter on toast with banana slices (another sleep all-star)—no need to count sheep when your head hits the pillow.

2. Bananas

Bananas, like almonds, are packed with B complex vitamins and potassium, making them one of Wrobel’s favorite “insomnia-fighting ingredients.” (We like to keep a supply of the natural muscle relaxant in the freezer for when our sweet tooth kicks in.)

3. Brown rice

“Brown rice is awesome because it contains GABA, which is a natural Ambien,” Wrobel says. If you’ve never heard of GABA (you’re definitely not alone on that one), you may want to get familiar with the amino acid. GABA—aka gamma-amino butyric acid—calms the nervous system and works almost like a natural, super-mellow tranquilizer.

4. Cherries 

Cherries allow the body to release melatonin, which Wrobel calls “the body clock hormone” because it promotes a cycle of falling asleep and waking up naturally. As in, the fruit will help you recalibrate the body when you’re dealing with a bout of jet lag.

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