For Better Sleep, Drink Banana And Cinnamon Before Bed
When I first encountered the concept of drinking banana tea (or banana water) for sleep problems, I was immediately intrigued, because I’ve always had a hard time falling asleep. I hate tossing and turning, so most nights I end up staying up until I absolutely cannot keep my eyes open any longer.
Admittedly, staying up after midnight every night is not an ideal solution. But this banana tea seemed seemed like a promising natural option for dealing with insomnia, and my own research into the sleep-promoting benefits of banana and cinnamon (the two ingredients in this simple bedtime tea) offered insight into how it works.
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How Cinnamon And Bananas Help You Sleep
This simple “tea” combines vitamins and minerals from two natural sources — banana and cinnamon — to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Bananas help you sleep by supplying your body with potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure and support your nervous system; magnesium, which helps relax your muscles; and vitamin B6, which supports bodily functions involved in sleep regulation.
Cinnamon, on the other hand, is thought to have a regulating effect on blood sugar levels, helping to prevent the sort of spikes that are known to contribute to sleeplessness. When combined, cinnamon and banana make a powerful (yet all-natural) combination for sleep support.
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Here’s how to make it:
How To Make Banana Tea For Sleep
Ingredients:
- 1 organic banana, peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Filtered water
Directions:
Put about 2 cups of filtered water into a small pot and bring it to a boil.
Add the peeled banana to the pot, then boil the banana for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon into the water.
Place a mesh sieve over your favorite mug, then slowly pour the contents of the pot through the sieve into the mug.
Allow the tea to cool to a drinkable temperature, then drink before bedtime.
BONUS: Reuse The Banana
If you don’t want to waste the boiled banana, put it in a ziplock bag and stick it in your fridge or freezer. You can add it to your next bowl of oatmeal, or use it in your next batch of banana bread!
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What’s your best tip for getting better sleep?
