Nuts, Dairy and Fish for Sleep!

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So, here's more information on sleep, as it seems everyone is writing about it. Going to bed at the same time does make a difference. An article on sleep in this Sunday's Parade, Sleep You're Doing It Wrong, explains, "Our bodies don't do random well." As someone who feels most comfortable sticking to a plan, this should have occurred to me sooner. "Like kids, we all do better when routines prompt our bodies for what to expect..." Of course!

I've also done my research on foods that might help to get those somewhat elusive zzz's.

I wrote about drinking tea for sleep blogs and blogs ago. It worked initially, and then it didn't. I'm willing to give it another go. Chamomile and passion fruit teas seems to help you fall asleep faster. There is also some significant findings in drinking tart cherry juice twice a day to aid in a better night's sleep.

Walnuts, which contain melatonin, and almonds, rich in magnesium, a mineral needed for quality sleep may help you fall asleep faster.

Any calcium, such as cheese, yogurt and milk help the brain use the tryptophan found in dairy to manufacture sleep-triggering melatonin. Also, fish, like salmon, halibut and tuna boast vitamin B6, which is needed to make melatonin.

Will give these all a whirl! I will eat to sleep!