7 Best Things to Drink Before Going to Sleep

7 Best Things to Drink Before Going to Sleep-image

27% of Americans report they have trouble sleeping. We’re busy people, we can’t afford to get a bad night of sleep. We live very busy lives in this fast-paced world and we try to get the most out of our days. It doesn’t matter if we’re going to study, work, or have fun, we need the energy.

At the same time, our busy lifestyle often takes its toll on our health. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your body for the sake of your career. Whats the point if you’re not feeling healthy enough to enjoy your success? 

The first thing everyone instinctively does when their busy is sacrifice their sleep. Soon enough, they realize that they can’t sleep even if they wanted to. Luckily, there are simple healthy solutions to this issue – drinks. Even though most of us think of caffeinated beverages are the answer when looking for more energy, there are lots of other drinks that can get your sleep schedule back on track.

1. Milk

Milk can help promote sleep! Yes, this is true; drinking milk about an hour and a half before going to bed can help you feel sleepy. Of course, it’s not recommended for people who are lactose intolerant.

At the same time, do not drink milk right before going to bed. It might feel uncomfortable in your stomach. You can drink it either warm or completely cold; it’s up to you. 

The sleep-enhancing capabilities of milk come from L-tryptophan which is an essential amino acid.

2. Cherry juice

There have been lots of studies on cherry juice and its sleep properties. Most of them show that having a glass of it in the morning and one in the evening on a regular basis can help improve your sleep patterns and make you sleep longer. This is because cherries have lots of melatonin, the sleep hormone, making this an excellent choice.

3. Chamomile & lavender tea

Chances are that you’ve probably heard that both lavender and chamomile can be very soothing. This is why combining the two makes perfect sense. Both the herb and the oil have various compounds that have a calming effect on the nervous system. They can help keep stress levels down and relax both your body and mind.

Simply prepare chamomile tea in hot water and leave it for 5 to 8 minutes. After brewing the tea, add a single drop of pure lavender oil.

4. Lemon balm herbal tea

Lemon balm is a great stress reliever. It is a member of the same herb family as mint and can be a very helpful sleep promoter. It can even help with insomnia. Making this herbal tea is very easy and, apart from it promoting sleep, it’s also delicious. 

Wash and dry around 10 leaves of lemon balm. Then, put them in a teapot and pour hot boiling water over them. Then cover it for about 5 minutes. After removing the leaves, add a bit of honey and drink it while it’s still hot.

5. Almond butter smoothie

Put banana, almond butter, and soy milk in a blender. All of these three ingredients have a lot of magnesium which is proven to be beneficial for sleeping better during the night. With the added magnesium, your nerves will calm down and it might even activate the necessary neurotransmitters that have a big role in regulating sleep.

6. Green tea without caffeine

Most people drink green tea to wake up in the morning because it has caffeine. However, green tea also has Theanine which will take effect if the caffeine is removed. Theanine can help promote sleep and reduce stress and anxiety.

Find decaf green tea and prepare it just like regular green tea. Drink one cup about half an hour before going to bed to get in that relaxed, sleepy state.

7.    Valerian tea

This tea is one of the strongest sedatives when it comes to warm beverages. It’s also effective in relieving pain. Not only that it can help you fall asleep a lot more easily, but it can also help calm down any chronic pain you might be having. However, make sure that you take an occasional break from drinking this tea as it can be addictive. 

These are the best options to choose from. Pick a drink you like, stick to it, and you'll sleep naturally through the night. In the end, don’t make the mistake of drinking alcohol as many people use it to fall asleep. Even though it will help you fall asleep, it will greatly reduce the quality of your sleep and you’ll wake up tired as a result.