World Food Day 2021: FINE FOOD, SAFE SLEEP

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well” –Virginia Woolf

Today marks the annual World Food Day that celebrates every 16 of October. It was celebrated by different organizations and around 150 countries across the world. This 2021, the theme for World Food Day is, “Safe food now for a healthy tomorrow.”

Our awareness is to how to safer our nutrition throughout our daily living. With us at Fine Mattress, here are the top healthy foods that benefit your healthy sleep experience.

Almonds and Walnuts

These superfoods are attributed to their healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and antioxidants. It contains an excellent source of magnesium that may help improve your sleep quality, especially for those who have insomnia.

Magnesium’s role in promoting sleep is thought to be related to its ability to reduce inflammation. Additionally, it may help reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which is known to interrupt sleep.

Chamomile Tea

Drinking chamomile tea may boost your immune system, as well as improving your mental health such as reducing anxiety and depression. In addition, chamomile tea has some unique properties that may improve sleep quality.

Kiwi

A low-calorie and very notorious fruit, it contains only 42 calories with a significant amount of nutrients including serotonin, antioxidants, Vitamin C, that may improve sleep quality. According to a health study, eating 1-2 Kiwis per night may help you sleep faster and longer.

Fatty Fish

Fishes such as salmon, tuna, trout, and mackerel, are amazingly healthy! It has high in omega-3 fatty acids that may protect against heart disease and brain health. This can also lead to potential sleep quality as it will boost the production of serotonin.

White rice

Yes. White Rice can also give a better benefit to your sleeping habit. A staple food still contains a decent amount of a few vitamins and minerals. The best advice is to eat at least a cup or in moderation in 1-2 hours before bedtime.

Bananas

A banana contains a modest source of magnesium that may help you get a good night’s sleep.

Oats

Similar to white rice, oats have a high source of carbohydrates and fiber that may induce drowsiness when consumed before bed.

Getting a night of good sleep is incredibly important for your overall health. However, a must remember that it is safe to consume these for at least 2-3 hours before bedtime. Eating immediately before going to sleep may cause digestive issues such as acid reflux.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-foods-to-help-you-sleep