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There are so many different methods for falling asleep, from counting sheep to meditating. If you are looking for a delicious alternative to those methods here are some great suggestions for tasty snacks that you can have before bed to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.
1. Cheese and Crackers
Cheese is a protein-rich food that provides sleep-inducing tryptophan, while the carbohydrates in crackers assist the tryptophan in reaching your brain helping you fall asleep more quickly. Compare cheddar cheese to turkey and you will find that cheese contains more tryptophan than turkey! 2. Almonds 
These delicious and crunchy nuts contain magnesium, a muscle-relaxing mineral that plays a key role in regulating sleep. Eating a tablespoon of almond butter or a handful of almonds before bed may help you fall asleep and stay asleep. 3. Walnuts 
Another nut that helps you catch your zzz's are walnuts. Walnuts are a good source of melatonin, helping your body respond to stress and allowing you to relax. 4. Bananas 
Bananas are full of tryptophan, an amino acid that has been linked to sleep quality. They also offer a vast amount of magnesium and potassium that both help to relax muscles and ease pain such as a charley horse. 5. Cereal and Milk 
Milk also contains tryptophan. The brain uses tryptophan to make serotonin and melatonin, hormones that promote relaxation and control sleep cycles. While the carbohydrates in cereal make the tryptophan more available to the brain. 6. Cherries 
Cherries are a great source of melatonin, a sleep hormone that regulates your internal clock. 7. Decaffeinated Green Tea 
Green tea contains theanine, an amino acid that helps to reduce stress and promote relaxation. 8. Hummus 
Chickpeas, the main ingredient in hummus, are not only rich in tryptophan, but also folate and vitamin B-6. Folate helps to regulate sleep patterns, (especially in older people) and vitamin B-6 helps to regulate your body clock. So spread that hummus on a slice of bread for your pre-bed treat! 9. Pumpkin Seeds 
Pumpkin seeds are another snack that are packed with a variety of nutrients and tryptophan. 10. Lemon Balm Tea 
Tea made from the herb lemon balm contains naturally occurring oils with terpenes, organic compounds that promote relaxation and better sleep.
So grab a snack and catch your zzz's!