What should you eat before bed to help you sleep and what should you NOT eat before bed to help you sleep?

What should you eat before bed to help you sleep and what should you NOT eat before bed to help you sleep?

There are certain foods which are great for inducing sleep. 

Below, are a few which should be readily available to you. These foods help induce sleep and increase sleep quality because of the nutrients within them, primarily Tryptophan.

 

Include these foods

1. Milk

2. Cheese 

3. Yoghurt 

4. Almond nuts 

5. Walnuts

 

Just adding a couple of these into your bedtime routine could help you improve your sleep noticeably.  

 

However, avoid the below foods before bed - they can interfere with sleep immensely! These mainly include sugar, caffeine and nutrients that will make you feel awake and energetic.  

 

Avoid these foods

1. Chocolate 

2. Anything spicy 

3. Sweets

4. Big meals 

5. Anything containing alcohol 

 

I hope this helps!

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