Food plays an important role in getting a restful night. Paying attention to what you eat can go a long way towards getting a good sleep.
Almonds, kiwi fruit, walnuts, banana, chickpeas, milk, oatmeal and white rice are food that have ingredients that enhance sleep.
Alphonse Reddy, founder and CEO of Sunday Mattresses, and Ciclo Cafe's culinary head Mrinmoy Acharya, have shared insights on food and easy recipes that could help you get a good night's sleep.
Oatmeal and white rice is high in carbohydrates and has been reported to induce drowsiness when consumed before bed. Oatmeal is also a source of melatonin, a hormone that is stimulated by darkness and signals your body that it is time to sleep.
A salad with dinner would help as lettuce has lactucarium, which is considered to have sedative properties. Chickpeas, commonly known in India as Kabuli channa, is a surprise super food when it comes to sleep.
Aside from being a rich source of protein, chickpeas are also full of vitamin B6, which helps the body to produce melatonin.
Here are some recipes:
Almond milk creme brulee
The world of desserts rely heavily on dairy products. What if you are truly a sweet-tooth but your body is lactose intolerant? You don't have to give up the best part of a meal just because your body doesn't get along with dairy. Don't miss out the fun, go for this dairy-free version of the classic French creme brulee.
Quinoa, beetroot and orange salad
The West had been under the grip of quinoa for quite sometime. This magical starch-free grains is now entering into local cuisines also, thanks to their protein and fibre rich nature. Pairing them with fresh beetroot and oranges make one bowl of super-healthy salad. Here's how to make it at home.
