Food for sleep and insomnia

Australian researchers have found that the foods we eat affect sleep. Foods with a high glycemic index, that is, containing large amounts of sugar and carbohydrates, stimulates the production of the amino acid tryptophan, which causes drowsiness.

A study conducted by Christopher Herrera and his colleagues and presented at a conference of the Australian Association of Sleep shows that the type of food can have a significant impact on the presence or absence of important hormones hypnotics.

In the experiment, three groups of volunteers received on the quality of different food: high glycemic index , Low- and mixed. Four hours later, they measured the levels of glucose, insulin and amino acids, and compared the results.
It was found that foods high glycemic index   promotes strong release of insulin and tryptophan and other amino acids, causing drowsiness relaxed state.
Tryptophan - It is an essential amino acid, especially a lot of it is contained in cottage cheese, milk, meat, fish, turkey, bananas, dried dates, peanuts and all protein rich foods. And, tryptophan can be accumulated during the day, eating foods where the amino acid is linked to carbohydrates, and activate the evening, after eating anything with a high content of unbound   tryptophan   - For example, a banana.

If you need to hold the contrary sleepless night - lean on acute and fruits rich in aromatic oils. Perfectly suited citrus fruits, herbs and vegetables - such as onions, garlic, parsley, radishes, dill.
But raspberries, currants, cherries and almonds can cause sleep disorders. They include the salicylates, which many people are allergic. Therefore, if your   insomnia   becomes chronic, pay attention to your diet.

In conclusion, I want to add that you would not eat, for courage, or to sleep soundly - know the measure.

Healthy eating

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