Cherries
As per various agricultural surveys, cherries are one of the very few natural food resources of melatonin. It`s a chemical that regulates the internal clock of human body to control sleep patterns. Cherries, however, are not available round the year and hence, you can find a good substitute in dried cherries or its juice. To get more effects, one must eat cherries about an hour before bedtime. Grapes are another source of melatonin chemical, but is found in lesser amount as compared to cherries. So, if you are eating grapes instead, you have to eat more so as to get the same effect as cherries.
Bananas
Bananas are a rich source of magnesium and potassium which contain L-tryptophan, the amino acid that turns into 5-HTP when gets to brain and changes to serotonin and melatonin which are relaxing neurotransmitters. The natural muscle relaxing qualities in bananas make them the perfect food to intake before going to bed.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate and has the same effect as toast, however, the good part about oatmeal is that it is easier to digest and comes with plenty of other health benefits. It`s a rich source of vitamin B6 which is an anti-stress and relaxing vitamin as well as melatonin. Oatmeal can be comfortably found in your kitchen shelf. Just like oatmeal, pumpkin seed powder also helps in inducing sleep.
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