#PineappleHacks: A Viral Sleep Phenomenon
It turns out, pineapple pizza fans now have another reason to defend their favorite topping. According to a new trend sweeping TikTok, if sleep is shy but you’re desperate to catch some decent shut-eye, it might be time to toss aside those ‘Sleepytime’ herbal teas and reach for a pineapple. Under the hashtag #PineappleHacks, which has racked up over 100 million views, countless content creators are singing the praises of this tangy fruit – especially for its supposed ability to « boost » melatonin. That’s the hormone responsible for regulating your sleep cycles.
Pineapple Before Bed: Sense or Nonsense?
Admittedly, the idea of munching on a sweet fruit right before bed sounds counterintuitive. After all, isn’t sugar supposed to keep us awake? But several experts have actually looked into this, and – for once – TikTok might have a point.
According to Dr. Amy Lee, an American nutritionist interviewed by the food site Delish, studies « have proven that eating pineapple does in fact result in higher melatonin levels, which plays a role in sleep quality. » In other words, if insomnia has you pacing the bedroom floors, a little pineapple before you hit the hay could genuinely help.
Pineapple Isn’t Alone: Other Melatonin-Rich Foods
But wait, there’s more good news! Pineapple isn’t the lone superstar here. A 2017 study published in the scientific journal Nutrients found that foods like oats, some varieties of cherries, apples, onions, and even walnuts are also solid dietary sources of melatonin. So, your grocery list just got a lot more interesting.
- Pineapple
- Oats
- Certain varieties of cherries
- Apples
- Onions
- Walnuts
Snooze Smarter: Choose Fruit Over Junk Food
Put simply, if sleep is elusive, try doubling down on natural fruit before bedtime and skip the heavy meals or late-night junk food. As mouthwatering as that sounds, pineapple pizza might not be your best evening snack option – better to have just the pineapple, hold the crust and cheese!
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