Eating tasty treat before bed can help you fall asleep faster, says expert Many of us crave sweet things in the evening, but what you eat before bed can actually be detrimental - or beneficial - to your sleep.
Fergus Smithers, Head of Food at plant-based recipe box subscription service Grubby, claims dark chocolate, which contains tryptophan, increases serotonin levels which helps to regulate sleep.
Fergus said: "Dark chocolate contains several nutrients that may benefit sleep, such as magnesium and tryptophan.
"Similarly, another key fruit is bananas which contain magnesium, potassium and tryptophan, which aid in muscle relaxation and promoting sleep.
Fergus added: "Both potassium and magnesium relax tense muscles and help induce better sleep.".
