Trouble sleeping? You’re not alone! Almost 1 in 5 people in the UK aren’t getting enough sleep.1https://mentalhealth-uk.org/help-and-information/sleep/ If you can relate, fear not: A viral drink dubbed the ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail’ may help you unwind and drift into a peaceful sleep in no time!
‘Sleepy girl’ mocktail
- 50ml tart cherry juice
- 250ml Kombucha of choice
- Fresh lime juice (optional)
- Ice
Method:
- Add tart cherry juice, kombucha, and fresh lime juice to a glass with ice.
- Mix well, and enjoy!
Tart cherry juice is packed with tryptophan and melatonin, two powerful compounds that play crucial roles in regulating sleep-wake cycles 🍒
Melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, is secreted at certain times of the day to help the body transition to sleep. Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, helps the body produce melatonin.
Studies have shown that consuming tart cherry juice can lead to improved sleep!2https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20438325/ So hopefully no more tossing and turning 🤞
For more tips and tricks, check out 6 steps to a great night’s sleep and The original chill pill: 3 ways magnesium can help you sleep.
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