The 9 Best Foods for Better Sleep, According to Dietitians and a Doctor

By Rachel Kiley, Oct 29, 2025

There are all sorts of remedies—both natural and pharmaceutical—for getting a good night’s rest. But what we consume plays a role—specifically, adding foods for better sleep may make a difference in your quality of Zs. “Food plays a large role in the quality of our sleep,” Alex Dimitriu, M.D., founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, says. While no single snack will knock you out instantly or guarantee a perfectly restful night, research suggests that incorporating foods rich in tryptophan, magnesium, and calcium, for example, supports your body’s natural process of winding down.

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