Boiling bananas before bed is a growing trend because it is one of the most effective natural ways to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Bananas are famous for being high in magnesium and potassium, but most of these minerals are actually found in the peel. When you boil the whole banana, these minerals melt into the water, creating a warm “sleep tea” that relaxes your muscles and calms your nervous system.
This remedy is a great alternative to pharmacy sleep aids because it doesn’t leave you feeling groggy the next morning. Instead, it helps your body produce its own sleep hormones naturally. Many people find that drinking this simple liquid helps them stop tossing and turning, allowing them to wake up feeling fully rested and refreshed.
How Banana Tea Helps You Sleep
- Muscle Relaxation: The high amount of magnesium helps to “switch off” the tension in your muscles and legs, which is perfect for people who feel restless at night.
- Brain Calming: Potassium works with your nervous system to lower your heart rate and prepare your brain for deep rest.
- Natural Serotonin: Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid that your body uses to create serotonin and melatonin, the hormones that control your sleep cycle.
- No Sugar Spike: Unlike eating a whole fruit before bed, drinking the infused water gives you the minerals without a large amount of sugar that might keep you awake.
Recipe: The Overnight Sleep Infusion
For this recipe, it is very important to use organic bananas because you will be boiling the peel, and you want to avoid any chemicals or pesticides.
Ingredients:
- 3 Organic Bananas
- 4 cups of Filtered Water
- 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon (Cinnamon helps keep your blood sugar stable while you sleep)
- Optional: A drop of honey if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Instructions:
- The Clean: Wash the bananas thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt from the skin.
- The Prep: Cut off both ends of the bananas. You do not need to peel them; just slice the whole banana (skin and all) into large chunks.
- The Boil: Bring the 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot.
- The Simmer: Add the banana chunks to the boiling water. Turn the heat down to medium and let them simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- The Spice: Stir in the cinnamon during the last 2 minutes of boiling.
- The Strain: Use a strainer to pour the liquid into a mug, leaving the fruit and peels behind.
- The Timing: Drink one warm cup about 30 to 60 minutes before you go to bed.
- The Bonus: You can sprinkle a little cinnamon on the boiled fruit and eat it as a small, healthy dessert so you don’t waste the fiber.
Why This is Better Than Pharmacy Pills
- No Side Effects: This is just fruit and water, so you won’t experience the “brain fog” or dizziness often caused by chemical sleep medications.
- Cheap and Easy: You can make enough tea for the whole family for just a few cents.
- Safe for Children: This is a gentle way to help restless children settle down for the night without using artificial syrups.
A Friendly Tip for Success
If you find the taste too plain, adding a bag of Chamomile tea to the hot banana water makes the relaxing effect even stronger. You’ll know the “Banana Sleep Secret” is working when you notice that you start to feel a heavy, comfortable warmth in your body shortly after finishing your cup!
