4 Drinks That Help You Sleep

Typically we think of great night’s sleep as coming from a top quality mattress, undisturbed sleep and a consistent sleep schedule. However, what we put into our bodies can also mean the difference between poor and great sleep. Here are 4 drinks that will help you sleep soundly and improve your sleep:

Drinks to Try Before Bed:

1. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea earns its rightful nickname as the “sleep tea” due to its superior ability to soothe and relax the body. Its one of the few warm drinks that help put you in relaxation mode. While chamomile doesn’t contain any ingredient known to induce sleep, its ability to help ease anxiety, regulate digestion and reduce inflammation create a winning combination as the ideal bedtime beverage.

2. Coconut Water

Coconut water is the super drink that is commonly associated with recharging and rehydrating the body. Its high magnesium content and hydration ability make it one of the perfect drinks for a great night’s sleep. The magnesium works to relax your muscles and great that “sleepy” feeling, while the hydration promotes a healthy brain function, allowing you sleep soundly through the night.

3. Chia Seed Water

Chia seeds contain the amino acid, tryptophan, the same acid that’s in turkey and induces our post Thanksgiving dinner naps. The raised levels of melatonin and serotonin from the tryptophan is what causes that sleepy and relaxed feeling. Kick your bedtime routine up a notch with a glass or two of chia seed water and enjoy the benefits of replenishing sleep.

4.  Almond Milk

Ever heard of drinking a warm glass of milk before bed to fall asleep faster? This old trick works with almond milk too! The calcium in almond milk helps produce both melatonin and magnesium, which are necessary for proper sleep regulation. Add a little honey for natural sweetness and to assist in the production of melatonin, a process that tells the body ‘it’s time for sleep’.