How about relishing an array of mouth-watering food and beverages curated specifically to instil sound sleep? Well…at a time when ‘sleep’ is quickly turning into a nightmare, thanks to overworking, work pressures and job insecurities, delighting the taste-buds with sleep-inducing wholesome fare is certainly welcome.
Modern lifestyles have made Indians sleep-deprived. A study by Philips notes that a whopping 93% citizens are sleep-deprived, getting less than eight hours of sleep every day. A sleep deficit is known to negatively impact workplace productivity, quality of life and severely compromise overall health.
And now to cater to this set of well-heeled clientele, most of who often enjoy eating in high-end restaurants after work hours, are exotic gourmet four-course options that brim with ingredients rich in vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, carbohydrates, melatonin, serotonin and tryptophan. All of these elements are known for inducing sleep, relaxing the nerves, weeding off stress, relaxing muscles and enhancing satisfaction and restfulness.
Beverages, salads, mains and desserts rich in almonds, walnuts, milk, bananas, oats, cherries, berries, salmon and turkey are gracing menus, enticing super-busy professionals to relax, enjoy and prepare for a night of sound sleep.
From gulkand milk, buttermilk pancakes with bananas, to Caprese salad, Atlantic salmon, and strawberry/raspberry phini, menus are concocted to be distinct, appealing and nourishing.
ITC Hotels recently designed a menu to provide guests with a worry-free, uninterrupted night of sleep infused with soothing ingredients that are rich in potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium, tryptophan, and melatonin.
Says Manjit Gill, Corporate Chef, ITC Hotels, “A collaborative effort between scientists at the ITC Life Sciences Research Centre and the culinary team at ITC Hotels provided insights on how consumption of certain foods have a positive impact on the quality of sleep. Our study over the last few months shows enhancement in the quality of Sleep on consumption from the 'Sleep' menu. The menu follows a holistic wellness approach amalgamating the knowledge available within traditional Indian culinary sciences, thus bringing to the fore indigenous ingredients such as gulkand and popped lotus seeds, among others."
According to Australian chef Adriano Zumbo, elements such as sugar and fat are kept in check while ensuring the end product is not too heavy. “It’s a gastronomic journey that intrigues people and encourages them to finish all courses.”
Says food connoisseur Monica Sharma, “Special curated F&B menus designed to enhance the quality of sleep are one of the latest trends in the food world. These are mainly popular during dinner (but obvious). It’s not that consuming these foods makes you fall asleep instantly at the dinner table. These foods gradually work their magic on the body and the mind, removing all kinds of troubles and tensions and facilitating easy relaxation and quality sleep.” Sharma adds that ‘sleep menus’ are bereft of caffeine, overtly spicy and oily foods that cause friction in the system.
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