The Eliminate Insomnia Diet
Dinner
(Remember to eat this meal at least three hours before you plan to go to bed)
Option 1
50g baked chicken
Small baked potato with low-fat sour cream
200g cooked spinach
Sparkling water with lemon
Option 2
50g grilled fish
90g couscous
75g green beans
2 glasses of water
Option 3
Small portion of spaghetti with turkey meatballs
Portion of tossed salad with low-fat dressing
2 glasses of water
Snacks
Choose one of these relaxing treats to prepare you for sleep:
Healthy do's and don'ts
Here are a few eating tips to keep in mind when you're suffering from insomnia:
Do:
Drink warm milk before bed
Drink camomile tea, if you?d prefer to skip your late-night snack
Enjoy complex carbohydrates
Eat like a king at breakfast and a pauper at dinner
Don't:
Drink caffeine, including caffeinated coffee, tea and fizzy drinks, throughout the day, and especially during the evening
Use alcohol as a sleep aid - it actually causes restless sleep and should be avoided.
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