There are many methods available that promote the occurrence of a lucid dream. Eating specific foods (also known as “lucid nutrition”) before bed is one of the most successful methods of inducing sleep. This is a list of the top three lucid foods and liquids to ingest. To achieve the best possible results, remember to eat or drink immediately before bed.
Orange juice
Orange juice, or any other pure fruit juice with no additives, keeps your nervous system active while the muscles in your body relax. Drinking a full glass of juice will allow for more vivid and memorable dreams, ultimately increasing the chance of lucid dreaming.
milk and cheese
While milk and cheese (or any other dairy food) are known to help your body rest, they also greatly improve your dreams. Milk and cheese contain amino acids that have been shown to stimulate the production of a neurotransmitter vital to sleep and dreaming, melatonin.
Mustard
Various sources have reported that eating a tablespoon of mustard will promote a higher success rate for lucid dreaming. It can take up to three attempts for it to succeed, so it’s important to be patient if the method repeatedly fails.
Other foods include pickles, ice cream, popcorn, and fish. While not as successful as the three foods and drinks listed above, some have suggested that they will improve the overall memorability of your dreams and “train” your brain for future naturally triggered lucid dreams. However, their use immediately before bedtime is not recommended as they contain fatty acids, salts and sugars that certainly do not help to rest well.
