Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

What foods can be eaten before going to bed?

Asked by:Rainbow

Asked on:Mar 28, 2026 01:41 AM

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  • Bonner Bonner

    Mar 28, 2026

      1. Potatoes

      A small baked potato won't wreak havoc on your gastrointestinal tract; instead, it will clear out the acidic compounds that prevent tryptophan from exerting its hypnotic effect. If you mix warm milk into mashed potatoes, the effect will be even better!

      2. Oatmeal

      Oats are a valuable bedtime snack, rich in N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine. It's perfect to boil a small bowl of cereal and mix it with a little honey. Try chewing it hard enough to fill the cavity in your tooth.

      3. Banana

      Bananas are actually "sleeping pills" wrapped in peel. In addition to being rich in serotonin and N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, they are also rich in magnesium, which can relax muscles.

      4. Chrysanthemum tea

      The reason why chrysanthemum tea has become the first choice for preparing tea drinks before going to bed is mainly because of its gentle soothing effect, which is the best natural remedy for calming the mind and calming the mind.

      5. Warm milk

      It has long been known that drinking a cup of warm milk before going to bed can help you sleep, because milk contains a kind of tryptophan, which can exert a calming effect like an amino acid. And calcium helps the brain make full use of this tryptophan. Putting mild milk in a bottle will bring you a warm feeling of returning to your childhood, gently telling you "relax, everything is fine."

      6. Honey

      Large amounts of sugar are stimulant, but small amounts Grape Sugar can prompt the brain to secrete orexin (phenyldihydroquinazoline) in a timely manner, which is a newly discovered substance related to thinking reactions. nerve transmitter. So adding a few drops of honey to warm milk or herbal tea can also help you relax before bed.

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