2. Warm Milk and Honey
Ditch the glass of wine—hitting the day with a warm cup of milk and honey is one of the best natural remedies for insomnia. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the secret is in the combination of carbohydrates and tryptophan, an amino acid known to induce relaxation. Tryptophan boosts the amount of serotonin, a hormone that acts as a natural sedative.
Carbs, like honey, help transmit serotonin to your brain faster. If you’re looking for a late-night snack, a turkey sandwich can provide you with the best combo of carbs and tryptophan, or go with a banana with warm milk and honey to get some vitamin B6, which helps your body convert tryptophan to serotonin.
