Foods That Aid Sleep

Sleepy foods pretty much do what it says on the tin!

What your child eats during the day impact on their sleep during the night.  Avoid sugary snacks and anything containing caffeine.

Almonds contain magnesium which promote both sleep and muscle relaxation.  They also help to keep blood sugar levels stable overnight.

Bananas are an excellent source of magnesium and potassium.  They also contain tryptophan an amino acid that helps us to sleep but don’t forget fruit contains sugar too.  Blend one banana with one cup of milk or soya milk to make an ideal bedtime drink.

Dairy, yogurt, milk and cheese contain tryptophan helping us to nod off more easily.  Calcium is effective in stress reduction and its not true cheese doesn’t give you nightmares.

Oatmeal makes an excellent suppertime choice its cheap and easy to prepare and has sleep inducing qualities. It is rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon and potassium. All of which can help to promote better sleep.  You would even add banana on top.

Cherries particularly tart cherries have been found to naturally boost melatonin production.  Drinking a glass of cherry juice has been proven t aid sleep.  Alternatively try a serving of fresh, frozen or dried cherries before bedtime.

Cereal not only is it a healthy snack, but it may also help you snooze.  Complex carbohydrate rich foods increase the availability of tryptophan in the bloodstream.  Avoid sugar coated cereals though, these will give your child a sugar rush and wake them up.

Food plays such a big role in everyone’s sleep not only children’s if you need any support with this then please do contact me directly and I am happy to help.