Every year, the Canadian Association of Optometrists hosts a national public awareness campaign which highlights the importance of regular eye exams. This year they are raising awareness for computer vision syndrome. CVS is a growing problem for those who spend hours in front of a digital screen. The most common symptoms include dry, tired and burning eyes. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms and different ways to avoid it with Dr. Langis Michaud. Learn more Here.
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A glass of warm milk is NOT the way to get a good night’s sleep. You do not want to incorporate protein or fat in your diet right before bed. Here’s a list of snacks that have been scientifically proven to help you catch some shut eye.
1- Nonfat Popcorn
The carbs will induce your body to create serotonin, the feel-good hormone that makes you feel relaxed.
2- Oatmeal with Sliced Banana
Sleep is inspired by the hormone melatonin, but stress or excitement can disrupt melatonin’s release. Bring your brain back down to earth by whipping up a bowl of instant oatmeal and topping it with a sliced banana, which is rich in melatonin.
3- 1 Cup of Plain Yogurt with 2 Tablespoons of Mixed Nuts
Yogurt is one of the best food sources of lysine; nuts pack tons of arginine. Both have been proven to help people deal with stress.
Because both contain alertness-inducing protein, you’re better off eating this combo a few hours before bed (or even at midday, before a big, stressful presentation at work). It’ll reduce the residual stress you feel later in the evening, meaning you won’t replay your day over and over again in your head as you try to fall asleep.
4- A Pile of Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are one of the best natural sources of tryptophan, the sleep-inducing amino acid responsible for all of those post-Thanksgiving turkey comas. Hold off on the turkey sammies, though — the protein in the turkey might offset the tryptophan’s benefit.
5- A Handful of Pretzels
Pretzels are a source of carbohydrates, which make you feel sleepy, but since they’re also low in calories and fat, they won’t pack on the pounds or give you belly-aching indigestion.
6- 1 Glass of Wine
It’s called a nightcap for a reason — a glass of wine really does take the edge off. University of Toronto researchers discovered that one alcoholic drink causes people’s blood vessels to relax — but two begins to reverse the effects, so limit your intake. Relaxed blood vessels means lower blood pressure, slower heart rate, and greater ability to relax in general. You can protect your heart and prevent diseases, from cancer to Alzheimer’s, by eating certain foods.
7- A 4-ounce Glass of Unsweetened Cherry Juice
Cherry juice has serotonin-inducing carbohydrates, which will help relax you. Down the cherry juice an hour before bedtime in case you feel a small jolt of energy from the sugar. There’s not enough to keep you up all night or to destabilize your blood-sugar levels.
8- Red Bell Peppers
Researchers at the University of Alabama fed rats 200 milligrams of vitamin C twice a day and found that it nearly stopped the secretion of cortisol, a hormone released in your body when you’re stressed. Calorie for calorie, red bell peppers give you more vitamin C than any other vegetable or fruit.
According to MSN.Lifestyle
