Sleep expert Holly Housby points out that foods can indeed help us get us a better night sleep. One of them is cheese, especially mozzarella, a source of tryptophan that plays a vital role in the production of serotonin and in turn sleep-inducing hormone melatonin.
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Carbohydrates have been shown to make tryptophan more available to the brain, so your late night cheese toast or bruschetta may actually be beneficial for sleep, the report added.
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Oats can also help improve the quality of sleep due to vitamins and minerals that support relaxation. These are a natural source of melatonin -- a hormone that regulates our sleeping and waking cycles.
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Salmon, especially the wild variety, is a source of nutrients that encourage sleep-regulating hormone serotonin. Salmon is a good source of omega 3, magnesium, Vitamin B6 and tryptophan.
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Milk is another good source of melatonin and tryptophan. This is because cows are milked at night, when their melatonin is naturally higher.
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Soy products are a good source of tryptophan. Tofu is also rich in protein and can contain calcium, both of which are sleep-promoting compounds.
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Eggs are high in vitamin D and contain tryptophan, both renowned for sleep-inducing properties.
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Cherries contain antioxidants like anthocyanins, which work alongside melatonin to help you maintain a deeper sleep for longer, the daily report said. Like oats, cherries are extremely high in melatonin.
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Avocados contain magnesium that decreases your levels of cortisol -- the stress hormone -- thus helping to calm the nervous system in preparation for sleep.
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Discussing the findings of the Sealy UK survey, nutritionist Dr Tom Hill was quoted: "Whilst the evidence for a role of nutrition in sleep is limited, it is well recognised that being very overweight may reduce sleep quality. "Therefore, maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet may be beneficial to maintaining healthy sleep in the long run."
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