[quote=xwiit_az_candii] Insomnia There are both foods that can help you fall asleep and foods that will keep you awake. Sleepy foods are the foods that contain a chemical - an amino acid - called tryptophan. Foods that cause Insomnia -Caffeine containing foods - coffee, tea, cola, cocoa, chocolate -Alcohol -Sugar -Fatty food -Spicy food -Food additives (MSG, artificial colours, flavourings) Sleepiness (Sleepy Foods...zzzzzzz... ) High-carbohydrate, low-protein combination is thought to increase the availability of tryptophan to the brain, which helps it make more melatonin and serotonin. Foods that cause sleepiness -Dairy products: cottage cheese, cheese, milk -Soy products: soy milk, tofu, soybean nuts -Honey -Almonds -Banana -Poultry -Whole grains -Beans -Rice -Oatmeal -Hummus -Lentils -Turkey -Hazelnuts -Peanuts -Avocado -Eggs -Sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds -Papaya[/quote] Thanks a lot for sharing these food thoughts to us, sis. This is truly helpful and informative. Moreover, I just want to ask something (out of my curiosity), what will be the effect of eating a banana cue? Banana is a food that cause sleepiness, while sugar cause insomnia. [img]http://the-cradle.users-board.com/users/91/44/92/smiles/720537.gif[/img]

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