Plant-Based vs Animal-Based Diets for Better Sleep

Struggling with restful sleep? Clinical nutritionist Sonal Chandalia from Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai explains how dietary choices significantly impact sleep quality. Plant-based foods like whole grains, legumes, fruits, and nuts provide essential precursor nutrients including tryptophan and serotonin, which synthesize melatonin to regulate natural sleep cycles.

“Plant-based foods contribute neurotransmitter precursors of tryptophan and serotonin, which your body uses to make melatonin, a hormone responsible for sleep-cycle regulation. Plant-based fresh food is rich in certain minerals such as potassium and ... [1443 chars]