PHOTOS: 5 foods that will help you sleep better at night

If you eat sensibly and are prepared with what to eat when you suddenly feel hungry a night, then not only will you feel healthier, lose weight with the right diet but also start sleeping better. We’ve laid out a list of bedtime snacks you can keep handy, so that even late at night, you manage to eat well and follow a good diet.

Updated on: Aug 27, 2018 1:34 PM IST

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If you eat sensibly and are prepared with what to eat when you suddenly feel hungry a night, then not only will you feel healthier, lose weight with the right diet but also start sleeping better. We’ve laid out a list of bedtime snacks you can keep handy, so that even late at night, you manage to eat well and follow a good diet. (Shutterstock)

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Almonds are said to boost sleep quality as they help in producing sleep-regulating hormone, melatonin. (Shutterstock)

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Bananas contain tryptophan and are rich sources of magnesium. Both of these are essential for the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. About 90% of the calories in this fruit come from carbohydrates, due to which they can help you feel full and reduce cravings. (Shutterstock)

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A tablespoon of honey right before bedtime is said to bring on good sleep. Honey contains sleep-inducing amino acid tryptophan. (Shutterstock)

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Cherries not only satisfy your post-dinner sweet tooth, they can help you get better sleep too. (Shutterstock)

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A glass of warm milk has always been known to induce good night time sleep. Milk is a source of Tryptophan, which is an essential amino acid not produced by the human body. Tryptophan is a precursor for serotonin, a neurotransmitter converted to melatonin. Both of these improve sleep and induce relaxation. (Shutterstock)