Foods that help the elderly sleep well at night

Many people try every way to get a good night's sleep without knowing that the secret lies right on your dining table.

New research published in the journal Sleep Health , has shown that delicious foods "eaten during the day help you sleep better at night."

Scientists at the University of Chicago Medicine and Columbia University (USA) conducted a study to find out the relationship between what you eat during the day and the quality of your sleep that night.

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The study included healthy participants who reported their daily food intake and wore sleep monitors.

The results found that what you eat during the day determines the quality of your sleep at night.

Eat fruits, vegetables and healthy carbohydrates for deeper sleep

Specifically, people who eat more fruits, vegetables, and healthy carbohydrates like whole grains during the day tend to have deeper sleep that night.

Researchers calculated that people who eat five cups of fruits and vegetables a day may have 16 percent better sleep quality than those who don't eat fruits or vegetables, according to medical news site Medical Express .

“A 16 percent difference is a very significant difference,” explains study leader Esra Tasali, MD, PhD, director of the University of Chicago Sleep Center. “It’s remarkable to see such an improvement in less than 24 hours.”

Based on current data, experts recommend regularly eating a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables as best for long-term sleep.

Changing your diet can be a cost-effective way to get better sleep, says Dr. Tasali, according to Medical Express .