Can't sleep? Why eating certain foods at bedtime could help you nod off

Sleep is essential for good health but sometimes it's not as easy to nod off as we might hope. But eating the right food before you go to bed could make all the difference

A good night's sleep is now one of the main pillars of health and wellbeing. 

We know sleep is important. It’s essential for our health, our wellbeing to keep our brain and body in good working order. But it hasn’t been so easy to doze off during the time of Covid-19. Over the last two years, our daily routines have changed beyond recognition. We have had to deal with constant negative news feeds, uncertainty about work, and worry about our health and that of our family and friends. It all has had an impact on our sleep patterns.

According to the HSE website, adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep every night, while children and adolescents need significantly more. This time is needed for the body to recharge. Without the right amount of sleep, we can find it difficult to concentrate or remember things and struggle to get through the day. Lack of sleep has been associated with cardiovascular disease, obesity and hormonal regulation.