Most of us have trouble sleeping at some point in our lives, whether it's because of work worries, stress or simply an overflowing to-do list. But some simple dietary changes can tip the balance in favour of better and more refreshing sleep. Here are 27 foods and drinks to help you slumber more soundly.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the best sleep-inducing foods and drinks, counting down to the most effective of all.

We've based our ranking on the foods with the most positive impact on sleep, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

The best food and drink to help you sleep