5 Surprising Foods That Make You Sleepy

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Ron K
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A lot of foods that you consume every day have an effect on your body that you can’t even anticipate. Some give you a boost of energy, while others slow you down. Check out which are the foods that make you sleepy below.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds have that calming and relaxing effect because of their high content of minerals. Zinc and magnesium help you calm down and have a nice nap.

Lettuce

Lettuce will not only make you sleepy, but it also has a proven calming effect. These leafy greens have very similar calming characteristics such as opioids. Research shows that lactucin, which is a part of lettuce, leads to this effect.

Bananas

Your favorite fruit is also making you sleepy. The combination of magnesium, potassium, and sugar will have you feeling tired and want to take a long nap.

Pasta

Pasta is one of the foods that make you sleepy. It is loaded on carbohydrates, which increase the blood sugar and affects the insulin levels. All of this leads to a strong feeling of tiredness. Pasta is joined by other foods that are also rich in sugar and flour such as pastries.

Cherries

Cherries are also somewhere on top of the list of foods that make you sleepy. They are highly saturated with melatonin, the hormone that aids with quality sleep. Next time you want to stay awake, avoid eating cherries.

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