Foods rich in magnesium can make you sleep better

National Geographic Food has revealed the five foods everyone should eat regularly to put an end to insomnia. Spicy or fatty foods, caffeine, booze: all can irritate human digestive system, prevent deep sleep or simply take a long time to digest. Foods containing tryptophan found in most protein-rich produce like milk, meat, eggs, fish and vegetables are great for a start.

This essential amino acid aids the release of sleep-inducing hormone melatonin. It’s also in cheese, it contains the amino acid tyramine, which, makes the brain feel more alert. National Geographic Food names five foods that can boost your chances of getting a great night’s sleep. They are: marmite, turkey,banana, almond and oat.

MARMITE
The black stuff is rich in magnesium, which calms the nerves, relaxing muscles and improving  slumber.
TURKEY
Turkey is the lean meat that can help you slip into a successful slumber, because of its high levels of tryptophan.
BANANAS
Packed with muscle relaxants magnesium, potassium, tryptophan and vitamin B, it’s no wonder bananas have been touted as a natural sleeping pill.
ALMONDS
Ticking the tryptophan box once again, these nuts also deliver a hearty dose of healthy fats and magnesium.
OATS
As well as being full of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, these wholesome flakes assist the body in producing the hormone melatonin, which causes drowsiness.
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Healthy foods for type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is when a pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when their is resistant to insulin.
Blood glucose levels can be manage with healthy foods and active lifestyle.

What you eat regularly is essential for weight control and reducing blood glucose levels when you have type 2 diabetes. Balance is the key for eating healthy diet, you don't have to fast, avoid carbohydrates or any class of food.

Choosing healthy foods from different classes of foods can lower blood sugar. Foods with low-glycemic levels slowly digest to avoid spikes in blood sugar levels.

 Eat foods like apples, pears, peaches, bananas, mangoes, papayas, almonds, walnuts, whole grains, fish, nuts, seeds, avocados, coconut, organic meat, eggs and wild caught fish.
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