Foods That Help or Harm Your Sleep

• Dairy foods contain tryptophan, which is a sleep-promoting substance. Other tryptophan-containing foods include poultry, bananas, oats, and honey. Try drinking warm milk before sleeping at night which may help you get good sleep.
• Carbohydrate-rich foods complement dairy foods by increasing the level of sleep-inducing tryptophan in the blood. So a few perfect late night snacks to get you snoozing might include a bowl of cereal and milk, yogurt and crackers, or bread and cheese.
• Being a patient of insomnia, try to eat a snack before going to bed. Don't take a heavy meal which can tax your digestive system to disturb your sleep. A little food in your stomach may help you sleep better.
• Food rich in fats may trigger your sleep disorder. Besides, you will gain weight also by eating high-fat foods like burgers and fries, etc.
• Evening cup of coffee might disrupt your sleep. Even mild caffeine can cause sleep disorders. For better sleep, cut all your caffeine source foods afternoon.
• Some over-the-counter and prescription drugs contain caffeine, too, such as pain relievers, weight loss pills, diuretics, and cold medicines. These and other medications may have as much or even more caffeine than a cup of coffee. Check the label of nonprescription drugs or the prescription drug information sheet to see if your medicine interferes with sleep or can cause insomnia.
• Lying down with a full belly can make you uncomfortable, since the digestive system slows down when you sleep. And spicy cuisine can lead to heartburn. Make sure to finish a heavy meal at least four hours before bedtime.
• Protein, an essential part of our daytime fare, is a poor choice for a bedtime snack. Protein-rich foods are harder to digest. So skip the high-protein snack before bedtime and opt for a glass of warm milk or some sleep-friendly carbs, like crackers.