5 foods you can eat for a good sleep before going to bed

Sleep is incredibly important to have good health. A sound sleep keeps your mind sound and in peace. It also reduces the risk of developing certain chronic illnesses, keeps your brain healthy, and boosts your immune system.  Also Read | Here is everything about Royal Enfield Meteor 350 to be launched in Nov It’s generally recommended that you get between 7- 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. There are a lot of things you can adapt to have a good night sleep like making changes to your diet, as some foods and drinks have sleep-promoting properties. Here are 5 things to enhance your sleep:

• Almonds  Almonds have a lot of health benefits. It is a type of tree nut which is an excellent source of many nutrients, as 1 ounce (28 grams) of the dry roasted nuts containing 18% of an adult’s daily needs for phosphorus and 23% for riboflavin. Eating almonds regularly is associated with lower risks of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is also said that almonds help in boosting sleep quality as well. 
• Fatty Fish

  Fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna, trout, and mackerel, are incredibly healthy. They have exceptional amount of vitamin D. Fatty fish are high in healthy OMEGA-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Eating a few ounces of fatty fish before bed may help you fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply. Also Read | Nissan virtually unveils production model of Magnite SUV

• Kiwi

  Kiwi is low in calorie and a very nutritious fruit. One fruit contains only 42 calories and a significant amount of nutrients, including 71% of the DV for Vitamin C and sufficient amount of vitamin K we need in a day. It improves sleep quality, kiwis may also be one of the best foods to eat before bed as it helps in stay asleep longer.

  
  
•  Chamomile Tea  Chamomile tea is a popular herbal tea that has popular health benefits. It’s well known for its flavones. It is a class of antioxidants that reduce the inflammation that often leads to chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. Drinking chamomile tea may boost your immune system, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve skin health which also further leads to a sound sleep. 
• White Rice  White Rice is a popular food in many countries. The major difference between white and brown rice is that white rice has had its bran and germ removed. This makes it lower in fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants. However, white rice still contains a decent amount of a few vitamins and minerals. A 4-ounce (79-gram) serving of white rice provides 19% of your daily needs for folate. It has high Glycemic Index, and eating foods with a high GI, such as white rice, at least 1 hour before bed may help improve sleep quality.-PTC News

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