Eating close to bedtime may increase the risk of heartburn and even disrupt the biological clock. Foods consumed at night can also turn into fat due to a slowdown in metabolism while our body prepares for sleep.
Foods that contain the amino acid tryptophan such as milk, fish, eggs, green vegetables, legumes and nuts are thought to be beneficial in helping you fall asleep. If you still feel like a little something at night, it is recommended to look for foods rich in tryptuphan suchas oatmeal, warm milk with a little honey, almonds, pumpkin seeds or yogurt.