Uploaded February 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Be it any condition, a healthy diet is a road to fast recovery. Watch this video for some quick and easy recipes to help you recover from Insomnia!
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Insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty in falling asleep or remaining asleep or both. It is usually caused if one is suffering from body pain, stress, anxiety, depression or any breathing problems
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Symptoms to look for:
• Difficulty in falling or remaining asleep
• Body pain, stress, anxiety, depression, breathing problems
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Causes:
• Hormonal imbalance
• Caffeine and alcohol
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Food groups to consume in insomnia:
1. Serotonin & melatonin producing foods: Relaxes brain and
induces sleep
Foods to consume: Milk and milk products, eggs, bananas, almonds, peanuts, dates, figs, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and poppy seeds, soy milk, tofu, chickpeas and tuna fish
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Recipes based on the above food groups:
Recipe 1: Tuna salad
Tuna is rich in omega – 3s and helps reduce the bad cholesterol level in the body
1. Drain and add about 50 g tuna in a bowl
2. Chop ½ an onion and add this to a bowl
3. Also chop and add ½ capsicum
4. Then, add a few chopped celery leaves
5. Now, add 2-3 chopped green olives
6. Add 1 tsp lemon juice as well
7. Add 1 tbsp mayonnaise
8. Finally, add salt and black pepper for taste
9. Mix all these ingredients well
Your salad is ready. This salad makes for a great dinner option
Recipe 2: Poppy seed drink
Having poppy seeds also known as khas khas is very useful in this condition. These seeds are derived from opium poppy & when had with milk can help induce sleep
1. Add 1 cup milk to a vessel
2. When hot, add 1 tsp poppy seeds in it
3. Also add 1 tsp almond powder
4. Mix this
5. Finally, add 1 tsp honey
6. Pour this in a glass
7. Serve this drink hot
Drink this concoction at bedtime for a good sleep
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Tips:
• Stay away from coffee especially at night
• Avoid consuming salty & processed foods at bedtime
• Avoid fried & fatty foods
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The above recipes have been developed in consultation with a nutritionist. However, these are not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a trained health professional. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. Consult your physician before adopting the suggestions in this video, as well as about any condition that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Refer to the terms of use on our website http://www.homeveda.com.
Don't forget to check out our brand new website - bit.ly/hmvnutr
Be it any condition, a healthy diet is a road to fast recovery. Watch this video for some quick and easy recipes to help you recover from Insomnia!
-----------------------------
Insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty in falling asleep or remaining asleep or both. It is usually caused if one is suffering from body pain, stress, anxiety, depression or any breathing problems
-----------------------------
Symptoms to look for:
• Difficulty in falling or remaining asleep
• Body pain, stress, anxiety, depression, breathing problems
-----------------------------
Causes:
• Hormonal imbalance
• Caffeine and alcohol
-----------------------------
Food groups to consume in insomnia:
1. Serotonin & melatonin producing foods: Relaxes brain and
induces sleep
Foods to consume: Milk and milk products, eggs, bananas, almonds, peanuts, dates, figs, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and poppy seeds, soy milk, tofu, chickpeas and tuna fish
-----------------------------
Recipes based on the above food groups:
Recipe 1: Tuna salad
Tuna is rich in omega – 3s and helps reduce the bad cholesterol level in the body
1. Drain and add about 50 g tuna in a bowl
2. Chop ½ an onion and add this to a bowl
3. Also chop and add ½ capsicum
4. Then, add a few chopped celery leaves
5. Now, add 2-3 chopped green olives
6. Add 1 tsp lemon juice as well
7. Add 1 tbsp mayonnaise
8. Finally, add salt and black pepper for taste
9. Mix all these ingredients well
Your salad is ready. This salad makes for a great dinner option
Recipe 2: Poppy seed drink
Having poppy seeds also known as khas khas is very useful in this condition. These seeds are derived from opium poppy & when had with milk can help induce sleep
1. Add 1 cup milk to a vessel
2. When hot, add 1 tsp poppy seeds in it
3. Also add 1 tsp almond powder
4. Mix this
5. Finally, add 1 tsp honey
6. Pour this in a glass
7. Serve this drink hot
Drink this concoction at bedtime for a good sleep
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Tips:
• Stay away from coffee especially at night
• Avoid consuming salty & processed foods at bedtime
• Avoid fried & fatty foods
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youtube.com/user/homevedanutrition?sub_confirmation=1
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The above recipes have been developed in consultation with a nutritionist. However, these are not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a trained health professional. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. Consult your physician before adopting the suggestions in this video, as well as about any condition that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Refer to the terms of use on our website http://www.homeveda.com.
