What are the best drinks for when you can't sleep? Many people face trouble sleeping because of troubled routines. Whoever stated, “you snooze, you lose,” clearly by no means suffered from insomnia. Down one of these 8 best drinks for when you can't sleep and wake up feeling like a winner.

1 Hops Tea

This is definitely one of the best drinks for when you can't sleep. You're probably more familiar with hops as a flavoring in the beer making process. But beer is not the only thing hops is good for! Hops tea, which you can find in many natural and health food stores, is a great stress reliever. It helps calm your nerves and relaxes your body, making it the perfect drink right before bedtime!

2 Coconut Water

We tend to think of coconut water as being a stimulating, energizing drink. But it's actually your best friend when it comes to getting a good night's sleep! High in magnesium and great for rehydrating, refreshing coconut water will have you dreaming of exotic beaches before you know it!

3 Ovaltine Classic Malt or Chocolate Malt Mix

The British malt beverage Horlicks has been a popular sleep aid in Britain and India for years. Though Horlicks is hard to come by in the U.S., Ovaltine is essentially the same product. Malt is germinated cereal grain that has been dried out. The extract of malt is the main ingredient in flavored drinks like Ovaltine and Horlicks and is a good source of B vitamins, phosphorous, iron, zinc, and magnesium. This high mineral content is said to help relax your muscles and therefore help you wind down before heading to bed.

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4 Banana Shake

"Bananas are an excellent source of magnesium and potassium and also contain tryptophan,” Osinga says. Simply combine your favourite milk with a banana and some cinnamon in a blender.

5 Chamomile Tea

"Chamomile is a mild tranquilizer and sleep-inducer,” Osinga explains. A warm beverage can be very calming.

6 Water

Drinking water before bed is one of the best ways to keep your body healthy. By drinking water before bed, you keep your body hydrated throughout the night. Water also keeps your hormones, energy levels and muscles balanced at night. Studies have shown that people who drink water before bed sleep more soundly and consistently. It is suggested to drink up to one glass of water before going to bed.

7 Cherry Juice

Studies have shown that drinking one or two classes of cherry juice before bed improves your sleep quality. Cherry juice increases the level of melatonin in your body. Melatonin helps your body to regulate sleep cycles.

8 Milk

If you’re completely old school and don’t prefer any of the options above, this is an age-old cure for lack of sleep. What’s the secret? The high amount of tryptophan in milk that helps calm the brain and induce sleep. The psychological memories that transport you back to your childhood also act as a factor in inducing sleep. You could even add a dash of honey, which is also high in the sleep-inducing amino acid tryptophan if you like.

With a bombardment of responsibilities, having peaceful sleep seems like the biggest struggle of all times. Drink these drinks to get sleep that refreshes and calms you down!

Sources

amazinghealthytips.com

doctor.ndtv.com