Hot cocoa

It may contain a little sugar and small amount of caffeine, but it’s a classic bedtime drink for a reason. Milrose says: “I sometimes have a hot cacao made with hazelnut milk. Cacao is packed with polyphenols and is high in magnesium, and the hazelnut milk has a fair protein and fat content that will satiate me. It also reminds me of being a child and having a hot chocolate before bed on a Sunday evening, so the sense of comfort and nostalgia probably increases my sense of calm.”

Magnesium

A sleep list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning this nutrient. Whether it’s magnesium-rich foods or in capsule form, it comes up again and again with our experts.

Nutrition coach and PT Chloe Thomas takes magnesium as it “enhances GABA activity in the brain, facilitating the transition to sleep. Magnesium also acts as a natural muscle relaxant, helping to alleviate muscle tension and stiffness that can interfere with sleep.”

Magnesium can be taken in supplement form, in functional water or via magnesium-rich foods such as dark leafy greens, tofu, avocado, dark chocolate, black beans and pumpkin and chia seeds.

The best snacks, drinks and supplements to take for a great night’s sleep, according to nutritionists