Winter special Beverages for boosting Immune system and better sleep

Arshi

@arshiquraishi · 24 Jan 2022

Winter special Beverages for boosting Immune system and better sleep

Winters are special and cosy in their unique ways. However after a long and stressful day, we all hope for a good and peaceful deep sleep at night, but the same just not happens. By introducing some simple changes to our lifestyle we can end up in better and peaceful sleep, than just hoping for the same.

Here are a few beverages whose consumption can help for better sleep.

1. Almond Milk
Almond milk is known to be rich in sleep-promoting harmones and minerals, including tryptophan, melatonin and magnesium. Also it helps to reduce the acidic level from dinner and hence helps to get good sleep.

Ingredients :-
Almonds -1/2 cup
Dates (pitted) - 1
Vanilla extract - 1tsp
Salt - 1/4 tsp
Water - as required

Directions :
Soak 1/2 cup almond for atleast 4 hours (preferably overnight ) Drain off the water and transfer the almonds to the mixture jar.
Add date, vanilla extract, salt and 2 cups water. Blend to make a smooth paste. Now extract the milk by squeezing the milk from almonds.
Consume the almond milk before going to bed and enjoy peaceful sleep.

2. Banana Tea
Bananas are rich in antioxidants, potassium and magnesium. So help to support heart health, aid sleep and prevent bloating.

Ingredients -
Water as required
Banana (cut sides) - 1
Cinnamon stick - 1/2 inch
Cardamom - 3 pods

Directions :
In large saucepan take 3 cups water, 1 banana, cinnamon and cardamom as mentioned.
Boil for 5 minutes or until the banana softens and flavours are infused. Pass it through sieve and enjoy the banana tea extract before going to bed.

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