Cheese Could Give You A Better Night’s Sleep – Yes, You Read That Right
Hands using metal grater for mozzarella cheese in lasagna
Hands using metal grater for mozzarella cheese in lasagna
Yup, despite us always shunning cheese before bedtime, it turns out that the popular food is actually really good at helping us get a good night’s sleep.
According to YorkTest nutritionist, Sal Hanvey, certain cheeses can in fact make you drowsy and ready to fall into bed.
Dairy, particularly cheese, is often avoided by many Brits before bed to stop vivid dreams. But whether you believe the myth or not, consuming the following products before bedtime can actually help to make you sleepy and more relaxed.
One study by the British Cheese Board found that 75%of people actually slept quite well after eating a 3-ounce piece of cheese before bedtime.
Dairy-based products that can help to boost your sleep score include:
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Yoghurt
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Cottage cheese
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Milk
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Low-fat cheeses
And it’s not just dairy – according to the sleep expert, there’s a whole host of foods that we should be scoffing in the run up to bedtime in order to bag ourselves a better night’s sleep.
Cherries can lead to a long night of rest
Hanvey explains that plant-based foods are filled with key nutrients and melatonin (sleepy hormone), which controls your body’s sleep-wake cycle. They’re beneficial for sleep because they regulate your sleep pattern, improving its quality and quantity.
Look to incorporate these certain foods into your diet to build a good night’s sleep:
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Cherries
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Pineapples
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Kiwi
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Bananas
Bananas are especially good to add to your diet to enhance your sleeping journey and are packed with Vitamin B6, potassium and magnesium which help to relax overstressed muscles.
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