One fruit just before bed could see you fall asleep 35per cent faster

One fruit just before bed could see you fall asleep 35per cent fasterUniversity research has found eating an hour before bed helped people drop off more quickly and enjoy better quality sleep Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Neil Shaw, Assistant Editor 08:22, Thu, May 28, 2026 Updated: 08:23, Thu, May 28, 2026 A woman sleeping soundly (Image: Getty)If you often find yourself staring at the ceiling long after lights out, the solution might not lie in fancy supplements or expensive gadgets, but in your fruit bowl. According to sleep expert Yoshi Kurihara, two fruits, kiwis and cherries, could make all the difference when it comes to nodding off more quickly and sleeping more soundly. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The advice could be even more helpful this month, as warm weather often makes it harder for people to fall asleep Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get health news, advice and symptoms to watch out for and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy“Many people underestimate the effect of nutrition on their sleep,” said Yoshi. “Certain fruits contain natural compounds that help regulate your body’s sleep–wake cycle, boost serotonin levels, and reduce inflammation, all of which contribute to deeper, m...