Almonds are a great source of vitamin B and magnesium, with documented slumber-promoting qualities. A research study from 2019 found that there was a 10% drop in the number of students reporting insomnia after eating 10 almonds a day for 14 days. The handy ingredient is also packed with melatonin, a hormone that regulates the body's internal clock, signalling when it's time for some sleep.

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