Could Walnuts Be the Secret to a Better Night’s Sleep?
If you’re looking for an easy little addition to your dinner routine that might help you sleep better, you may want to grab a handful of walnuts.
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A study found that people who ate about 40 grams of walnuts with dinner for eight weeks reported better sleep and improvements in their mood. Researchers also saw changes in serotonin metabolism, which is interesting because serotonin plays a role in both mood and sleep.
Now, before you start replacing your entire dinner with walnuts, this was a small study, so more research is needed. But walnuts are already packed with nutrients, including healthy fats, so adding a small serving to your evening meal is a pretty easy thing to try.
You could toss them onto a salad, mix them into oatmeal or yogurt, or just eat a small handful alongside dinner.
The takeaway: Walnuts aren’t a magic sleep cure, but they could be a simple, nutritious addition to your nighttime routine.
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