Food for the Sleepless

I've created a few posts on insomnia in relation to nutrition and such already, so I wanted to add a more proper list (and condense it all a bit).

A review:

Sleep and Appetite

Electrolyte Imbalance and Sleep

Sleepy Foods

1. Milk: We've all heard that a warm glass of milk is a comfort at night, but it's more than psychological. Milk contains tryptophan, which provides a sedative effect, by turning into serotonin (this is used to treat depression) and melatonin. It also helps to regulate one's appetite, whilst the dairy alone boosts one's metabolism by warming our body temperatures a touch (there's more research on the subject that links dairy to weight loss, but it's a collection of studies which are rather dry to read and regurgitate).
2. Eggs: ...also rich in tryptophan. 
3. Almonds: Almonds carry magnesium, which insomniacs often use to ease their minds to rest. They're also high in fat, which cuts off a bit of oxygen heading towards one's brain. Many sleeping aids (pills) do the same. For those of us who are weary of fat, just have a few, perhaps alongside that glass of milk; or, even better, tea with milk!
4. Oatmeal: The nutrients that oatmeal provides, are all beneficial to sleep. It contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, and potassium. In other words: plenty of electrolytes (I recommend a bowl of oatmeal with my aforementioned almonds).
5. Green tea: Green tea carries theanine, which also helps to lull one to sleep. You can find caffeine-free green tea in most grocery stores!
6. Cherries: Cherries contain melatonin, which is the chemical that our bodies naturally produce at night, in reaction to the darkness.

Apple Pie Omlette

Calories: 103 (using one small apple)

To Fix:

1. Core and dice the apple
2. Sprinkle with sweetener and spices.
3. Microwave for approx 2 minutes
4. Lightly whip the egg whites and cook in skillet until done.
5. Slide onto a plate, put apple mixture on one half then flip the other half of the omelette over.  

 Weight: 114 113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 100 99 98 97 96 95

Height: 5'4"

Points: XXVIIII

My mania's coming to a close. Part of me is relieved, and the other part is afraid of the fall. Depression tends to follow mania... at least I'll sleep again, I suppose.