Friday 4 September 2015

7 Beverages for Faster Sleep at Bedtime

Introduction

If you want a deep sleep after a strenuous day, then a hot drink is the perfect recipe for you to relax the mind, which is necessary for a nice sleep ahead. Traditionally speaking, drinking bedtime takes a nightcap of a neat liqueur or spirits, pushing people to discomfort. With people becoming conscious about the health, they are going for health-friendly beverages that keep their body and mind cool.

bedtime beverages


Sleep Inducing Beverages

There is a large range of customized beverages available in the market that will help people sleep peacefully in the night.  The good thing about these beverages is that they don’t have any alcoholic content. In this article, we would be looking at the seven bedtime beverages for faster sleep.
  1. Cocoa: This classic pre-bed drink was used as a beverage by the members of Mayan Civilization long time back. This beverage is primarily made of roasted cocoa beans. A pinch of spice laced boiling water is added to the roasted beans to make this beverage. It is a nice fluid to have in the winter night to retain the warmth inside the body.


  2. cocoa

  3. Chamomile Tea: It is the right choice for those who want to avoid dairy products at all costs. This beverage is known to soothe the body and mind naturally.  The fluid calms our body by soothing nerves before bedtime. It also calms down the stomach so that people can have a nice sleep in the night.

  4. chamomile tea

  5. Hot Toddy: This is a traditional Scottish recipe. It contains honey or sugar, half slice of lemon and a cinnamon stick to add favour in hot water. This recipe is traditionally known to clear the head colds and prevent flu during the winter season.

  6. hot toddy

  7. Warm Milk: It gives a soothing effect to the mind and body. The fluid contains amino acid tryptophan that helps the body to create hormones. This biochemical also calms down the body and mind to have a peaceful sleep at night. It is a great source of calcium and protein as well.

  8. warm mik

  9. Peppermint Tea: This herbal drink has lots of medicinal properties. The main ingredient of this fluid is peppermint, which helps the body to naturally de-stress. It is especially useful during the stress-giving exam days for children to have a nice sleep before the taxing exam. It also calms the stomach down and removes the symptoms of nausea.

  10. pippermint tea

  11. Ovaltine: It was originally developed as a recovery drink for Swiss skiers who had returned from a long day on the slopes. It has a chocolatey taste. Surprisingly, this Swiss drink is a nutritious treat enjoyed by the people all over the world.

  12. ovaltine

  13. Hot Chocolate: This fluid has a thicker and creamier consistency due to the presence of cocoa butter and powder. The said drink is made by mixing these two ingredients carefully with milk or cream to make it delicious.  This would also help us to doze off on the bed easier and in no time.

  14. hot chocolate