Foods that promote sleep, eating more of these will help

Since many people are suffering from insomnia, how to solve the problem of insomnia and how to have a good quality sleep have become issues that everyone is very concerned about. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sleep is also closely related to people's diet. So, what foods can we eat to promote sleep?

1. Xiaomi

It is slightly cold in nature and has the effects of "strengthening the stomach, harmonizing the spleen, and promoting sleep". Studies have found that millet is rich in tryptophan, which is the highest content among all grains. In addition, millet is rich in starch, which makes people feel warm and full after eating, can promote the secretion of insulin, and increase the amount of tryptophan entering the brain. Boiling millet into porridge and eating it before going to bed can help people fall asleep peacefully. Millet contains a large amount of tryptophan, which has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach and promoting sleep. The general way to eat it is to cook millet into porridge and eat it before going to bed.

2. Longan

It tastes sweet and is warm in nature. It has the effects of nourishing the heart and brain, nourishing blood and calming the mind. You can drink longan tea or add longan and sugar to make a decoction before going to bed, which is beneficial to improving sleep.

3. Fruit

Fruits contain fructose, malic acid and rich aroma, which can induce a series of reactions in the body and produce serotonin, thus helping you fall asleep. For those who suffer from insomnia due to excessive fatigue, eating apples, bananas, citrus fruits, etc. before going to bed can resist muscle fatigue. The fragrance of the fruit itself can also promote sleep.

4. Lotus seeds

Lotus seeds are astringent and neutral in nature, while lotus cores are bitter and cold in nature. Both have the effects of nourishing health and calming the mind. The "Dictionary of Chinese Medicine" states that it can cure "frequent dreams at night." Studies have shown that lotus seeds contain ingredients such as nelumboside and rutin, which have a sedative effect, can promote the pancreas to secrete insulin, and help people fall asleep. Before going to bed, you can boil lotus seeds in water and add a little salt to drink; or you can cook the lotus seeds and add sugar to drink. Lotus seeds are fragrant and delicious. They have the effects of nourishing the heart and spleen, calming the nerves and nourishing blood. They can increase the supply of serotonin (a substance secreted by the brain) and make people fall asleep. Taking lotus seeds boiled in sugar water before going to bed every night will have a good sleep effect.

5. Mulberries

It tastes sweet and is cold in nature. It can nourish blood, nourish yin, and replenish the liver and kidneys. It is often used to treat dizziness and insomnia caused by Yin deficiency and Yang hyperactivity. Boil mulberries in water to extract the juice, put it into a ceramic pot and boil it into a paste, add an appropriate amount of honey and mix well for storage, take 1 to 2 spoons each time, and drink with warm water.