Insomnia is the second most Googled ailment across the UK with an average of 69,000 monthly searches, say experts. It's no surprise that this number is so high with many of us suffering from this condition whether it's due to stress or an unknown cause. Conducting a deep dive into the ailments Brits are struggling with, head nutritionist at Fuel Hub , E dward Mather, has said that when it comes to a restless night, one drink could work.
He reveals: "If you want a hot drink before you head to bed, try a malted milk. Yes, this age-old home remedy can actually have sleepy benefits." All you need to do combine warm milk and malt powder.
The expert further explains: "The blend of B and D vitamins, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium in malted milk could help promote relaxation before bedtime". Not only this, but "the milk itself can be beneficial if you're going for a soy or dairy version. Both are rich in tryptophan which can help activate our sleep-inducing hormone - melatonin.
” You can buy malted milk powder from a number of stores such as the Horlicks Original Malted Drink 400g - Tesco Groceries for £3.75. However you can also pick up sachets which is great for if you are on the move or do a job that requires a lot of travelling.
You can buy Horlicks Malted Chocolate Sachets (Pack of 30) or Horlicks Instant Malted Sachets 32g (Pack of 30) for just £9.99. This means you can get each drink for just 33p - cheaper than your daily coffee you buy to help you after a bad night's slee.