The meal you choose tonight could mean the difference between counting sheep and getting some serious shut-eye. So order the salmon.
There are certain nutrients in salmon, as well as in beans, yogurt, and spinach that help you sleep better.
Salmon
The healthy fats in this fish (namely docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA for short) may boost levels of the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin.
Beans
Beans and other legumes provide a nice sampling of B vitamins, including B6, B12, and folic acid, all of which help the body regulate sleep cycles and produce relaxing serotonin. In fact, studies have shown that boosting B vitamins may help people with insomnia.