It prevents the blood sugar peaks that wake us up.
If the summer period is often synonymous with relaxation, it is accompanied for many sleep of less good quality. Difficulty falling asleep, night awakenings, feeling of fatigue upon waking … This phenomenon is explained by three factors: persistent heat, prolonged exposure to daylight and the gap of our summer habits. To remedy this, an American doctor recently shared a simple tip: eat a spoon of a certain spread before going to bed. “It costs nothing, while it can help some people sleep”he says.
The ideal version of this spread contains only one ingredient. Why can she help you fall asleep? “There are several reasons”explains Dr. Kunal Sood on Instagram. “It contains tryptophan, a precursor of serotonin, which has a calming effect on your brain”. The preparation is also rich in good fats, slowing the absorption of carbohydrates, making it possible to stabilize blood sugar. “The reason why you sometimes wake up at night is because of the peak and the sudden fall in blood sugar”details the expert. Last asset, the magnesium that this ingredient contains. This mineral is renowned for its relaxing effect, ideal for improving the quality of sleep.
This miracle ingredient, you guessed it, it is simply peanut butter. Long shunned for his calorie wealth, he has now regained his letters of nobility. Rich in vegetable proteins, fibers and good nutrients, it is a real nutritional ally, provided you choose it well. Favor the purest possible composition, where only the peanut appears in the ingredient list. These butters, often described as “natural”, are simply made from roasted and then crushed peanuts.
Conversely, many industrial versions contain superfluous ingredients that alter their nutritional qualities. Among the ingredients to be avoided, we find oils (especially palm oil), sugar, salt and additives. If the ingredient list is optimal, no reason to deprive yourself of this gourmet tip to sleep better!
