Diet for Better Sleep

Serotonin is always mentioned when talking about sleep. If you lack serotonin, you won't produce enough melatonin, also known as the sleep hormone, which can lead to fatigue, irritability, and poor physical health. So, what do you need to increase serotonin?

From the perspective of a Living Meister who advocates for living foods, we will consider and share the sleep nutrition that "food" can provide. Serotonin is produced in the brain,

The ingredients are the essential amino acid tryptophan + hydroxylase.
Tryptophan changes into serotonin in the brain during the day, and then into melatonin, which promotes sleep, at night.

Foods rich in tryptophan primarily include soy products such as tofu, natto, and miso. It is also found in sesame, bananas, and dairy products like milk and yogurt. While it is also found in meat and fish, animal protein is less readily absorbed by the brain, so plant-based protein is recommended. For quality sleep, consuming bananas and nut milk (almonds, cashews, etc.) in the morning is even more effective.

And to activate serotonin, you need to:

   1.   Get sunlight upon waking: This resets your body clock and initiates serotonin secretion.
   2.   Practice abdominal breathing: Rhythmic breathing stimulates serotonin secretion. Singing, yoga, and meditation also help.
   3.   Laugh a lot and engage in skinship: Interactions with family, partners, and pets are said to be effective in activating serotonin.

Let's ensure proper secretion and activation of serotonin (the happiness hormone) to gain inner power and beauty.

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References
・Arita, H. (2007). Easy! Serotonin Brain Activation Method. Yamato Shobo.