Yes, bananas help you sleep because they are soothing and provide the perfect balance of carbs, fats, and protein for a good night’s rest.
The glucose in bananas is digested slowly over 6-8 hours making it great for replenishing glycogen stores in muscles after exercise. A study found that carbohydrate ingestion before bed improves total sleep time by 68 minutes on average thanks to lowered insulin levels which leads to increased growth hormone beneficial for deep sleep stages 3&4. So this delicious food consumed before bed helps with energy during the day and also helps with relaxation before bedtime…