sleepy Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:34:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 4 Foods that are Great to Eat Before Bed https://thedancingcucumber.com/4-foods-that-are-great-to-eat-before-bed/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:55:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=6228 Most of us could benefit from a better night’s sleep. It can enhance our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as help us be better to those around us. The good news is that we can help ourselves get a good night’s sleep by eating the right foods before bed. Here are 4 foods […]

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]]> Most of us could benefit from a better night’s sleep. It can enhance our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as help us be better to those around us.

The good news is that we can help ourselves get a good night’s sleep by eating the right foods before bed. Here are 4 foods it is a good idea to eat before bed if you want to wake up refreshed.

Almonds

This superfood is not only packed full of healthy fats, but contains high levels of tryptophan and magnesium, which can help relax the muscles and steady the nerves and heart rate.

Oats

Oats are a great way to induce the body to release melatonin, the hormone responsible for directing the sleep cycle. This, coupled with the blood-sugar raising insulin that is also released, will help you get good quality sleep.

Banana

Rich in magnesium, melatonin and serotonin, bananas are a good source of energy but can also help your body wind down for bed.

Honey

Honey is a wonderful way to induce sleep through stimulating the release of melatonin and reducing the chemicals that make us feel alert.

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]]> 5 Surprising Foods That Make You Sleepy https://thedancingcucumber.com/5-surprising-foods-that-make-you-sleepy/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 21:09:41 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=1082 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 […]

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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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Before I tell you why I am loving cherries as my snack, a side note first. . I am someone that needs to switch up my foods often because I get bored of eating the same thing every day. Fun fact: switching up your fruits and veggies actually work in our favor! When you include variety when choosing your foods, you are also switching up your nutrients. You can think of it as a nutrient rotation. . Usually I try to go for whatever is in season. This is because they are for the most part cheaper, taste that much better, and are actually more nutrient dense. Lately I have been enjoying cherries! They are absolutely delicious and sweet. Which for me, works great as a snack and when I am craving that something sweet. And the fact that cherries have that beautiful rich color, makes them loaded with nutrients. Just to name a few, cherries are rich in the following: -antioxidants -anti-inflammatory compounds -fiber -vitamin C -vitamin A . I also love cherries because there's a certain level of mindful eating required. You can't just eat them like raspberries or blueberries. You have to remove the stem and then there's the cherry pit that you have to spit out too. These foods, the ones that aren't so easy to eat, are great because they remove us a bit from the auto-pilot. They also help make sure that we don't overeat and give us more time to assess our hunger and feeling full cues. Which makes for the ideal option for when we are having a stressful moment. #thenutrinut #nutrinut #nutrinutmantras #nutritioncoach #mindfulness #bingeeatinghelp #nutritionislife #cherries #cherrybenefits #emotionaleating #intuitiveeating #eatwell #eattonourish

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> sleepy Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:34:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 4 Foods that are Great to Eat Before Bed https://thedancingcucumber.com/4-foods-that-are-great-to-eat-before-bed/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:55:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=6228 Most of us could benefit from a better night’s sleep. It can enhance our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as help us be better to those around us. The good news is that we can help ourselves get a good night’s sleep by eating the right foods before bed. Here are 4 foods […]

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]]> Most of us could benefit from a better night’s sleep. It can enhance our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as help us be better to those around us.

The good news is that we can help ourselves get a good night’s sleep by eating the right foods before bed. Here are 4 foods it is a good idea to eat before bed if you want to wake up refreshed.

Almonds

This superfood is not only packed full of healthy fats, but contains high levels of tryptophan and magnesium, which can help relax the muscles and steady the nerves and heart rate.

Oats

Oats are a great way to induce the body to release melatonin, the hormone responsible for directing the sleep cycle. This, coupled with the blood-sugar raising insulin that is also released, will help you get good quality sleep.

Banana

Rich in magnesium, melatonin and serotonin, bananas are a good source of energy but can also help your body wind down for bed.

Honey

Honey is a wonderful way to induce sleep through stimulating the release of melatonin and reducing the chemicals that make us feel alert.

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]]> 5 Surprising Foods That Make You Sleepy https://thedancingcucumber.com/5-surprising-foods-that-make-you-sleepy/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 21:09:41 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=1082 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 […]

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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.

View this post on Instagram

Before I tell you why I am loving cherries as my snack, a side note first. . I am someone that needs to switch up my foods often because I get bored of eating the same thing every day. Fun fact: switching up your fruits and veggies actually work in our favor! When you include variety when choosing your foods, you are also switching up your nutrients. You can think of it as a nutrient rotation. . Usually I try to go for whatever is in season. This is because they are for the most part cheaper, taste that much better, and are actually more nutrient dense. Lately I have been enjoying cherries! They are absolutely delicious and sweet. Which for me, works great as a snack and when I am craving that something sweet. And the fact that cherries have that beautiful rich color, makes them loaded with nutrients. Just to name a few, cherries are rich in the following: -antioxidants -anti-inflammatory compounds -fiber -vitamin C -vitamin A . I also love cherries because there's a certain level of mindful eating required. You can't just eat them like raspberries or blueberries. You have to remove the stem and then there's the cherry pit that you have to spit out too. These foods, the ones that aren't so easy to eat, are great because they remove us a bit from the auto-pilot. They also help make sure that we don't overeat and give us more time to assess our hunger and feeling full cues. Which makes for the ideal option for when we are having a stressful moment. #thenutrinut #nutrinut #nutrinutmantras #nutritioncoach #mindfulness #bingeeatinghelp #nutritionislife #cherries #cherrybenefits #emotionaleating #intuitiveeating #eatwell #eattonourish

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