Some Nutrients That Help Get Good Sleep

There are certain nutrients can help you sleep better at night and be more productive and energetic during your waking hours. Emotional issues such as stress and anxiety can prevent you from sleeping properly and can lead to insomnia. To avoid it, consider adding some delicious foods rich with these seven essential nutrients to your daily diet to fall asleep faster and sleep better at night.

Magnesium has number of relaxing properties that can help you fall asleep the moment you hit the sack. Magnesium helps in lowering anxiety, relieving headaches, lowering blood pressure, and can  relieving PMS. Eating magnesium-rich foods is more effective.

Seeds, nuts, carrots, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, fish, whole grains, dark chocolate, kiwi fruits and bananas are all rich in magnesium.

Potassium is an essential electrolyte needed to maintain a proper water balance in your body. This nutrient helps reduce your blood pressure and promotes a good night€™s sleep.

Consider eating potassium-rich foods such as seeds, nuts, fruit, dried fruit, yogurt, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, avocados, leafy greens, celery, oats, and fish

One of the most essential nutrients for a good night€™s sleep is none other than Vitamin B6. This nutrient helps fight stress and relax your nervous system. Some of the best sources of Vitamin B6 are bananas, yogurt, cashews, peanut butter, almonds, avocados, fish, tomatoes, spinach, sweet potatoes, seaweed, oats, and eggs.

Calcium is the one nutrient that is known to help relax the body and sleep better. Calcium lowers blood sugar, blood pressure, and reduces anxiety.

Leafy greens, organic yogurt and  almond milk, almonds, chia seeds, and broccoli are all excellent sources of calcium.

Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids help combat stress, relieve inflammation, promote a great sense of relaxation in your body, and improve your sleep.

Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, salmon, flax, and fortified eggs are some of the highest sources of omega 3 fatty acids.

Protein is rich in amino acids and it reduces the stress hormone cortisol and improves sleep quality. Moreover, protein reduces insulin, the hormone that raises blood sugar, causing excess cortisol.

Lean meats, spirulina, eggs, beans, oats, seeds, nuts, quinoa, and yogurt, leafy greens, seafood and whey protein are among the best sources of protein.

 

While the above article guides you to eating healthier, there is no substitute for customized professional advice given by a qualified nutritionist. We urge you to speak to your personal dietician or if you need help, contact a nutritionist at Qua Nutrition.

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Nutrition for Women