If you’re having trouble falling asleep, your diet might be an underlying problem.What people eat is a factor along with when meals and snacks are being consumed, according to Dr. Abinash Achrekar, KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert.The latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 NewsOne recommendation Achrekar gave is to eat a plant-rich, healthy diet to provide the body with nutrients to support healthy sleep.”One reason is an amino acid called tryptophan,” Achrekar said. “It’s naturally found in foods like dairy, eggs, fish, and beans. Your body uses it to make serotonin which gets converted into melatonin, a hormone which helps you feel relaxed and ready for sleep.”Follow Dr. Ash on Facebook and InstagramThe amino acid works best when consumed with high-fiber carbs, such as beans or whole grains. The mineral Magnesium can also help promote better sleep by calming one’s nervous system and lowering stress.Spinach, nuts, seeds and beans can all be eaten to increase magnesium intake. However, the timing of food consumption can also be a significant sleep disrupter.”Try to eat dinner a few hours before bed,” Achrekar said. “Avoid heavy meals late at night. Eating earlier in the day helps your body know when it’s time to sleep.”He also recommended developing a healthy routine that includes staying active, getting sunlight in the morning and eating a healthy diet. Those three routines all play a role in one’s sleep pattern.Talk to your doctor if changes are made and sleeping is still an issue. They can help rule out or diagnose sleep disorders like insomnia or sleep apnea.Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
If you’re having trouble falling asleep, your diet might be an underlying problem.
What people eat is a factor along with when meals and snacks are being consumed, according to Dr. Abinash Achrekar, KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert.
The latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 News
One recommendation Achrekar gave is to eat a plant-rich, healthy diet to provide the body with nutrients to support healthy sleep.
“One reason is an amino acid called tryptophan,” Achrekar said. “It’s naturally found in foods like dairy, eggs, fish, and beans. Your body uses it to make serotonin which gets converted into melatonin, a hormone which helps you feel relaxed and ready for sleep.”
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The amino acid works best when consumed with high-fiber carbs, such as beans or whole grains. The mineral Magnesium can also help promote better sleep by calming one’s nervous system and lowering stress.
Spinach, nuts, seeds and beans can all be eaten to increase magnesium intake. However, the timing of food consumption can also be a significant sleep disrupter.
“Try to eat dinner a few hours before bed,” Achrekar said. “Avoid heavy meals late at night. Eating earlier in the day helps your body know when it’s time to sleep.”
He also recommended developing a healthy routine that includes staying active, getting sunlight in the morning and eating a healthy diet. Those three routines all play a role in one’s sleep pattern.
Talk to your doctor if changes are made and sleeping is still an issue. They can help rule out or diagnose sleep disorders like insomnia or sleep apnea.
Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
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