Do you often complain of sleepless nights? Insomnia is more common than we know. Many people struggle to fall asleep night after night. A good night’s sleep is important for a healthy mind and body. Not to mention how our alertness is affected and productivity is lost during the day. A drink recipe that claims to induce sleep is going viral on the internet. Dubbed the ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail,’ this easy-to-make drink may just work to get us some Z’s we so desperately need.
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What is Sleepy Girl Mocktail?
Wellness influencer Gracie Norton popularized the drink, claiming that it gave her the “best sleep of her life”. Social media is full of cooking tips and hacks, but not all of them are verifiable. But this ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail’ might actually work.
The Sleepy Girl Mocktail is made with only three ingredients – tart cherry juice, magnesium and prebiotic soda. Tart cherry juice, being the main ingredient, is known to provide a number of health benefits, including promoting sleep.
We dug further and found a study published in ‘.Journal of Medicinal Food‘ it proves. It states that tart cherry juice contains several phytonutrients, phenolic acids such as caffeic acid and flavonoids such as the catechin anthocyanin. These components help calm the mind by removing oxidative stress, resulting in peaceful sleep. The study concluded that cherry tart juice “has a modest beneficial effect on sleep in older adults with insomnia.” Tart cherry juice also contains tryptophan and melatonin, which are known to promote sleep. Also, magnesium is good for relaxing the mind.
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Cherries provide many health benefits.
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How Is Sleepy Girl Mocktail Made I Sleepy Girl Drink Recipe:
With three ingredients and three steps, you can easily make Sleepy Girl mocktails at home. Just put some ice in a tall glass. Fill it halfway with tart cherry juice, add a tablespoon of magnesium powder, and top it with flavored soda. Your bedtime drink is ready.
Enjoy slumber with delicious mocktails.
About Neha GroverThe love of reading awakened his writing instinct. Neha is guilty of a deep set fixation with anything caffeinated. When she’s not pouring her thoughts on the screen, you can see her reading while sipping on a cup of coffee.