Five easy-to-cook, magnesium-rich soups that help promote deep, uninterrupted sleep

A hot bowl of soup, made with the right ingredients rich in magnesium, not only helps soothe the body but is also a natural remedy to aid good sleep.

Refreshing seaweed and bean soup, suitable for dinner for the elderly, or those who often toss and turn and have trouble sleeping. (Illustration photo created by AI)

According to Dr. Zhu Bingqian, a Chinese sleep medicine researcher, currently working at the School of Nursing, Shanghai Medical University, prolonged poor sleep not only impairs memory and immunity but also causes heart rhythm disturbances and high blood pressure.

Among them, magnesium deficiency is one of the silent causes that makes the body difficult to relax, prone to cramps at night and restless sleep.

Here are five easy-to-cook, magnesium-rich soups that are perfect for dinner.

Amaranth soup with shrimp

Amaranth is one of the top vegetables rich in magnesium, also providing iron and fiber. When combined with shrimp rich in protein and zinc , this soup helps the body relax muscles, limiting night cramps.

Amaranth soup with shrimp has a natural sweetness, is easy to eat, and is especially suitable for people who suffer from insomnia due to stress.

Pumpkin and bone soup

Pumpkin contains a significant amount of magnesium along with tryptophan, a precursor to the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin. When stewed with pork or chicken bones, the soup becomes rich in collagen and minerals, helping to relax the nerves, warm the stomach and support deeper sleep.

Seaweed and tofu soup

Seaweed is a natural mineral with high magnesium content, along with iodine, calcium and potassium. Tofu is rich in vegetable protein and fat that is good for the brain. Seaweed and tofu soup has a refreshing, light taste, very suitable for dinner for the elderly, people who often toss and turn, have trouble sleeping.

Spinach soup with lean meat

Spinach is rich in magnesium, folate and B vitamins, nutrients important for the nervous system. When cooked with lean meat, the soup helps balance nutrition, reduces feelings of nervous fatigue, and helps the body enter a state of relaxation before sleep.

Black bean and rib soup

Black beans are a rich source of magnesium, potassium, and fiber. Black bean and rib soup not only helps warm the body in the evening but also helps regulate blood pressure and stabilize heart rate , important factors for deep and uninterrupted sleep throughout the night.

How to eat soup at night to sleep better?

Dr. Zhu Bingqian recommends drinking soup 2-3 hours before bedtime, avoiding eating too salty, too much protein or drinking too much water late. In addition, limit coffee and strong tea after 4 p.m. to avoid inhibiting the relaxing effect of magnesium.

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