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Chamomile Tea

Craving a hot beverage before bed? Opt for a cup of chamomile tea. The caffeine-free option contains the antioxidant apigenin that induces muscle relaxation while prepping your body for dreamland.

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Warm Milk

It's not just an old wives' tale. Warm milk really does help you go to sleep. Like turkey, milk contains the amino acid tryptophan. By warming the milk, it's believed that the heat helps raise the body's temperature thereby increasing circulation and encouraging relaxation. Plus, milk also contains vitamin B6, a nutrient required to make melatonin.

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Cherries

These tasty treats offer melatonin. While sweet cherries are great, you should favor the tart kind since they boast anti-inflammatory properties that combat sleep-disturbing inflammation.

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Bananas

Bananas have our favorite serotonin-making nutrient, tryptophan. They also contain 25 percent of the recommended daily vitamin B6 intake for adults.

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Almonds

Almonds supply 20 percent of the daily recommended intake of magnesium for adults. A lack of magnesium can lead to inflammation that disrupts sleep. Other sources include pumpkin seeds, cashews and peanuts.

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