Eating peanut butter before bed will improve sleep. If you are like many people who have trouble sleeping, peanut butter is probably a good solution.
Peanut butter contains many nutrients that help the body recover, helps rebuild muscle and provides long-term energy to keep the body satisfied throughout the night and can even reduce the desire to eat breakfast.
Peanut butter contains tryptophan, a natural ingredient that triggers sleep, but if you are concerned about calories, keep in mind that peanut butter can make you not eat too much in the morning. Peanut butter is a dense food. It contains more calories than other foods, but the body will use those calories for energy at night for long periods of time.
Healthline says tryptophan is converted into a molecule called 5-HTP, which is used to produce serotonin and melatonin, which affect sleep. "Serotonin affects every part of the body, from emotions to motor skills. "Serotonin is considered a natural mood stabilizer," writes Healthline. 5-HTP also reduces depression and regulates anxiety.
But be careful. Many peanut butter products contain sugar, so be careful. "A good rule of thumb for choosing a healthy peanut butter is to look for one with fewer ingredients," Healthline points out. "Less healthy products may contain added sugar and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, which provide extra calories and potentially adverse health effects."
See the list of ingredients and choose natural options, mostly with roasted, dried and unsalted peanuts.
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