Updated September 12th, 2019 at 12:00 IST

Bedtime Snacks: Five Best Snacks to Get a Good Night's Sleep

Bedtime snacks can easily be blamed for the wrong sleep schedule. Here is a list of 5 best bedtime snacks that will help you get better sleep at night.

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Bedtime snacks can easily be blamed for a wrong sleeping schedule or a tired mind. But if you eat right, you might just get your sleep right. Late-night hunger pangs are now a good thing. Here are five bedtime snacks to consume for a night of sound sleep-

Here is a list of 5 best bedtime snacks that will help you get better sleep at night:

1. Scrambled Eggs

Snacks that contain tryptophan helps the body produce serotonin. It helps soothe your sleeping process. Scrambled eggs are healthy bedtime snacks that will help you get a sound sleep. Eggs are also a rich source of vitamin D, B6, and B12.

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2. Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt is a rich source of calcium, which helps improve your bone health. It is one of the healthiest snacks you can have before bedtime. Greek Yogurt also contains tryptophan and is rich in protein. It will also help you feel a little fuller for a longer time and reduce your appetite for the night.

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3. Peanut Butter Sandwich

The peanut-butter sandwich is the ultimate champion of bedtime snacks. It is light, healthy, and will also help you sleep. It is a healthy source of vitamin B6 and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. But remember, peanut butter should always be eaten within the recommended amount.

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4. Whole Grain Snacks

Whole-grain snacks like a bowl of cereal and milk, or a little bowl of pasta, are a good choice. Whole-grain foods will make you feel fuller and help you get better sleep. These snacks also help increase the body’s absorption of tryptophan and secretion of serotonin. Cereals are a good source of carbohydrates and fibers.

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5. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile Tea will improve sleep quality and also improve your digestive health. It also benefits in lowering blood pressure. It also relieves anxiety and depression, which, in turn, helps you get better sleep. Chamomile tea will do wonders for your skin health as well. 

Bedtime snacks are the most important determinants of your sleep for the night. With the right snacks, you will have an amazing sleep. Eat the wrong snacks and you might just get hungry again or get jumpy and end up sleepless for most of the night. What bedtime snacks do you prefer? Let us know in the comments.

 

 

 

 

 

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Published September 12th, 2019 at 09:09 IST