Everyone needs to get enough sleep to help the body to function properly, according to the NHS.
Without enough good quality rest, it can make you feel grumpy and irritable, and you may not be working at your best.
But you could boost your chances of a restful night’s sleep by making some changes to your diet.
Eating an egg before your bedtime could make you feel sleepy, and subsequently find it easier to fall asleep, it’s been claimed.
Eggs can be a real help to people that struggle to fall asleep, according to Dreams.
They contain an amino acid that triggers the release of serotonin – the relaxation hormone that makes people feel sleepy.
Everyone should consider eating eggs before bed, or a type of dairy food, it said.
“Dieting affects your waking life, so it’s no surprise that what you eat determines how you sleep, too,” said Dreams.
“Although you shouldn’t turn in after eating a huge meal, it’s also not a good idea to go to bed on a completely empty stomach.
“Dairy products like yogurt, milk, cheese and eggs can be a real help for sleep.
“They contain an amino acid called tryptophan, which is synthesised into serotonin, a hormone that promotes sleepiness.
“Having a carbohydrate-rich snack like a few oatcakes or a bowl of cereal an hour or so before going to bed can also do the trick, because of the insulin they contain which also helps to produce serotonin.”
If you do decide to eat some eggs before bed, it’s best to leave going to sleep for another hour and a half, it added.
The body falls asleep when it reaches a certain temperature, but digestion raises body temperature.
Some foods, like cabbage and cauliflower make it harder to fall asleep, and should be avoided.
It’s important to stick to regular sleep hours, as this programmes the brain and internal body clock to get used to a set routine, said the NHS.
Regularly winding down before bed could help you to fall asleep faster, it said. That can include any way of relaxing the body.
Some people find a warm bath helps them to rest better, while others prefer to write a to-do list for the next day.
The bedroom should be sleep-friendly, and a relaxing environment.
It should be dark, quiet, tidy and kept at a temperature between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius.