Food List: tuna, halibut, pumpkin, artichokes, avocados, almonds, eggs, bok choy, peaches, walnuts, apricots, oats, asparagus, potatoes, buckwheat, bananas
These foods contain generous supplies of the vitamins, minerals, fats, and proteins necessary for proper functioning of our nervous, muscular, metabolic, skeletal, and hormonal systems. Important nutrients include calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, omega fatty acids, amino acids to build proteins, vitamins C, E, and B-complex, and iron (especially for premenopausal women).
If you have been running around with your family or getting ready for guests and have not had time to eat at night, a light snack may allow you to fall asleep more easily.
Carbohydrates and dairy products have been shown to help decrease the time it takes to fall asleep. I have several examples of appropriate bedtime snacks (including my own personal favorites) in the book.
You'll notice that hot toddies and egg nog aren't on the shopping list above.
Regarding alcohol: Alcohol is a depressant. Although it may help you fall asleep, as your body clears it from your system while you are sleeping, you will have a withdrawal that can cause symptoms like nightmares, sweats, and a headache.
If you're going to drink socially, try drinking one glass of water for every alcoholic beverage you drink to reduce these effects.
Finally -- make the time for sleep and naps, if you can. But if you find yourself sleeping too much or feeling unusually depressed, do check HERE for help.-- Cure Your Insomnia Today --
