Here, we share the best sleeping-boosting tea recipe: the chamomile lavender latte from food blogger Hello Glow.
Of the many ways to lull yourself to sleep, few are more satisfying than this warming beverage.
While the ingredients and instructions for the latte are simple, their sleep-boosting properties pack a powerful punch.
Ingredients in this chamomile lavender latte recipe that help you sleep
1.
Milk
Manydairy productsmilk includedcontain the amino acid tryptophan, says Gans.
And the act of sipping something warm helps to relax you before bedtime, too.
registered dietitian and nutritionist
Through a series of chemical reactions, when ingested, honey creates tryptophan in your body, explains Gans.
It has been suggested that vanilla can cut down on startle reflexes, and potentially aid inaddressing sleep apnea.
Plus, the smell is often calming in and of itself.
Plus, the addition of the coconut taste can give this latte another dimension of flavor.
Below, weve included the full recipe for Hello Glows sleep-boosting latte.
Heat milk in a small pan until very hot, being careful not to let it boil.
Add the chamomile and lavender to the hot milk.
Let steep for five to ten minutes, then strain the mixture into a mug.
Sweeten with raw honey or maple syrup and add vanilla extract, if desired.
registered dietitian and nutritionist
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