It’s no secret that the quality of our sleep is impacted by what we eat and what we drink.
There’s a reason we reach for coffee or Red Bull when we’re tired. We know from experience that these stimulants will snap us awake, or at least stave off slumber. Conversely, we can’t enjoy a turkey dinner without someone cracking a joke about the inevitable tryptophan-induced naps.
But can we improve our regular sleep by making changes to our day-to-day diet?
The short answer: it’s complicated. Sleep quality is influenced by several factors, some of which overlap. For example, some diet modifications may affect your weight or heart health. Improvements in these areas can also lead to better sleep. It’s not always clear what changes brought the most benefit.
However, researchers have found that there are some foods that enhance sleep:
While these foods may enhance your sleep, your best bet is to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. For nutritionists, that means maximizing the amount of fruit and vegetables you eat, ideally balancing the vitamins and minerals that are essential to your body.
These efforts will likely include some measures that also promote better sleep:
The long and short of it is that there’s no magic food that can guarantee a good sleep. However, you can take control of your sleep environment by investing in the best mattresses and bed linens.
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