Peaceful, gentle sleep...isn't that what is suppose to happen when you finally lay your head down? Well, blogging, teaching, and keeping up the home has not made it easy for me to get that. Oh sure, I get in bed at a decent hour, but often find myself wide awake (or is that a hot flash?) around 3:30 AM, thinking of what I need to do or needed to do! So I've done some homework and I found a list of the top 10 foods that are suppose to help one get a good nights sleep. Several sources listed that same 10 foods, so that's good enough for me. They are suppose to relax tense muscles, quiet buzzing minds, and/or get calming, sleep-inducing hormones - serotonin and melatonin - flowing. YAWNING YET?
Here's the list along with a recipe for Lullaby Muffins.
1. Bananas
2. Chamomile Tea - I like Bigelow Sweet Dreams Camomile & Mint
3. Warm Milk - don't gag but I always add soda crackers (my dad's favorite)
4. Honey - drizzle a little in your Chamomile or warm milk
5. Potatoes - small baked --ymmmm!
6. Oatmeal - I know it's suppose to be a morning thing...who knows?
7. Almonds
8. Flaxseed - sprinkle a couple of tablespoons on your oatmeal
9. Whole wheat bread - a slice of toast with your milk or tea great idea!
10. Turkey - It's the most famous source of tryptophan, credited with all
those Thanksgiving Naps.
Here's the list along with a recipe for Lullaby Muffins.
1. Bananas
2. Chamomile Tea - I like Bigelow Sweet Dreams Camomile & Mint
3. Warm Milk - don't gag but I always add soda crackers (my dad's favorite)
4. Honey - drizzle a little in your Chamomile or warm milk
5. Potatoes - small baked --ymmmm!
6. Oatmeal - I know it's suppose to be a morning thing...who knows?
7. Almonds
8. Flaxseed - sprinkle a couple of tablespoons on your oatmeal
9. Whole wheat bread - a slice of toast with your milk or tea great idea!
10. Turkey - It's the most famous source of tryptophan, credited with all
those Thanksgiving Naps.
Lullaby Muffin Recipe
2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 large, very ripe bananas
1/3 cup applesauce
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup milk or soymilk
Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine the flour (make sure it's whole-wheat pastry flour or you'll produce golf balls, not muffins), salt, and baking powder. In a blender, puree the bananas; add the applesauce, honey, and milk. Blend well. Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Line muffin tins with paper muffin cups, pour in batter, and bake 30 minutes or until tops are lightly brown and slightly springy.
Nutrition FactsPer serving: 119 calories; 1g fat; 2.5g protein; 27g carbohydrates; 10g sugars; 133mg sodium; 3g fiber; 35mg magnesium
Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine the flour (make sure it's whole-wheat pastry flour or you'll produce golf balls, not muffins), salt, and baking powder. In a blender, puree the bananas; add the applesauce, honey, and milk. Blend well. Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Line muffin tins with paper muffin cups, pour in batter, and bake 30 minutes or until tops are lightly brown and slightly springy.
Nutrition FactsPer serving: 119 calories; 1g fat; 2.5g protein; 27g carbohydrates; 10g sugars; 133mg sodium; 3g fiber; 35mg magnesium
