Which foods will help you sleep a little better at night? Sometimes, we just cannot resist a snack at bedtime.

Choosing the right foods that will enable you to relax and not keep you up at night is a not rocket science. Knowing which foods or beverages stimulate the mind vs. calming the mind is straight-forward.

So, get your grocery app ready and prepare to stock the pantry.

1 – Jasmine Rice

Don’t ditch your carbs just yet. Studies show that eating jasmine rice four hours before bedtime is an excellent way to induce sleep faster than other rice products according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (University of Sydney). Continue reading →

It’s inevitable that you will crave something to eat before falling asleep at some point in time. Whether lying down to indulge in a nap or just before settling down for the night, your stomach will rumble in a request for something that will suppress its cravings.

While most experts will warn you to stay away from food at least two to three hours before going to bed, the reality is that your stomach simply will not entirely understand your efforts to avoid food. Ultimately, you will cave into those pesky growls.

The food you choose will determine the number of hours you sleep each night and yes, even the quality of sleep you secure. Not sure where to start? The key is to gain an awareness for what foods to avoid and from there, you can choose wisely.

Here are a few foods and drinks that could interrupt your sleep: Continue reading →