By Chris @Zen to Fitness
Sleep can sometimes be hard to come by. Energy surges at the wrong time and simply not feeling tired at the right times. This is especially frustrating when you have a long day ahead of you. While we have all been in these situations before what we don’t realise is that sometimes the restlessness we are experiencing can be down to simple things we are doing during the day. Nutrition plays a key role in sleep and relaxation.
Calming food before bed
There are certain foods that we can eat that will help relax the mind and body and promote peaceful sleep. Most foods will do but I have found small snacks with a bit of natural sugar can help – think a banana or a tea with honey stirred in. Sugars have a cortisol lowering effect – Cortisol is our stress... More...
