#10 Lettuce
Lettuce is another great food that aids with sleep and I am sure those who love this leafy vegetable will be happy to know this. Just one more reason to have it as part of a snack before bedtime. Using it with another light snack or meal will certainly do wonders.
#11 Pretzels
Pretzels may help you sleep but its because of the high glycemic index level. This means that any food that raises your blood sugar would help you sleep, not necessarily the best option, but if balanced can work fine. Only eat a few if you must as you don’t want to harm yourself.
#12 Certain Fish Types
Fish like tuna and salmon can help you get a good night’s rest due to the high levels of Vitamin B6 found in these fish. For an additional health boost you can add raw grated garlic to your fish, this will make a potent meal that induces sleep. Great to know that the tuna lovers have an option.
#13 Jasmine Rice
Rice is another food that has a high glycemic index level so it will make you sleep naturally. However, if you add jasmine to the mix the chances of falling asleep quicker will increase dramatically. So whether its plain rice or jasmine rice you will have a good night’s rest. Most of us eat rice, so it shouldn’t be a big deal.
#14 Chamomile Tea
Tea lovers here is some good news for you as there is a tea you can drink before bedtime that will help you sleep. Chamomile is known to help induce sleep naturally because of the properties it contains, so the next time you want tea, remember chamomile will help you get a good night’s rest. Be sure to give it a try.
#15 Honey
If you have a sweet tooth then this may help you get a good night’s rest. Honey has the ability to induce sleep it’s sweet but it is also medicinal in value and combined these two factors will help you sleep well at night. You don’t nee much just one tablespoon is sufficient to do the job or simply add it to your chamomile tea.
I am sure that the foods in this list were helpful and there is no danger in testing which food works best for your situation. All the foods in this list are things we usually consume normally, it is just about using them at the right time. It is best to use them at least an hour or two before bedtime allowing the food to digest.