Why you should eat a banana and peanut butter before bed

You have a long and tiring day ahead of you and sleep is the first thing that comes to your mind, but you can't sleep and stare at the ceiling of the room for hours

Maybe this happens to you because you haven't eaten a banana that will help you calm down enough.

Tracy Loockwood Beckerman told Well+good why banana and peanut butter are the best sleep aids. And anyway, what and how you eat before you go to sleep is important.

Depending on what you eat, your sleep and digestion will behave accordingly, Telegraph reports.

"If your food isn't digested before you go to bed, your body spends time when it should be resting digesting food. Elevated glucose can keep you awake," Tracy said, saying it depends on how sensitive your body is.

She is against refined sugar and carbohydrates before bed because they can contribute to poor sleep and digestion. However, sometimes your brain asks you to feed it sweets and treats after a stressful day because sugars and refined carbohydrates will give it a dopamine boost.

A banana with peanut butter is a meal that can help you sleep better. "These ingredients are not only delicious, but also complement each other's flavors. In addition, the expert suggested Greek yogurt, smoked salmon, chia seeds and walnuts for better sleep.

"Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium, which can help your muscles relax," Beckerman explained. Nut butter contains tryptophan, an amino acid that is converted to serotonin in the brain.

Eaten together, the carbohydrates in bananas can make tryptophan more available to your brain and increase your ability to sleep. This delicacy is a real miracle for sleep.

Peanut oil is extremely rich in oleic acid, which is believed to help maintain good cholesterol (HDL) levels and blood pressure, both of which are key factors in optimal heart health.

On the other hand, pineapple is a great source of essential vitamins and minerals. They contain a sufficient amount of fiber, a small amount of protein and fat and are an excellent source of antioxidants such as dopamine and catechin.

/Telegraph/