3 simple drinks to help u sleep.

posted in Other on 1/27/2015

Adding a warm drink to your bedtime routine can make a big difference. Why not try these for helping you get a goodnight sleep.

Cherries have a high concentration in melatonin(the sleep hormone)so they can be a good natural way to help your rest cycles but just fresh or frozen.

How to make cherry smoothie. Take 20 pitted cherries and 2 tbls of yoghurt.Put these in a blender and whizz up untill smooth. Pour out and enjoy.

Vanilla milk is rich in calming calcim and tryptophan(Which the body convert 2the sleep including hormone serotonin) and the sent of vanilla is associated with relieving stress and anxiety.

How to make vanilla milk. Cut a vanilla pod intolace it in a glass and pour hot milk over it. Add a tsp of cinnamon to taste. This one is my fav.

A mint infusion is great to drink before going to bed because of its relaxing amd digestive effects, and is a lovey alternative to chamomile tea.

Take a handful of washed mint springs from the garden and roll the back of a spoon over them to "bruise" them (this helps release the flavour) put these in your fav mug and pour over freshly boiled water. Leave to stand for 2 mins then strain in2 glass add a little honey if you prefer things sweet.