As many of us know, food is fuel and while we have been conditioned to think that bedtime snacks are all negative, there can be some positives to it. Here are a few benefits. Stabilizes Blood Sugar A balanced snack before bed can help keep your blood sugar levels stabilized throughout the night, allowing you to sleep more soundly. Keeps You Satisfied Having a satisfied, and not full, belly can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep throughout the night. The right snacks can also help you from binge eating or going to sleep hungry. Repairs Your Body Sleep is so important to health because your body is hard at work repairing itself. Adding the right fuel to your tank before bed can help this process along. Suppresses Appetite A snack before bed can help improve your morning appetite. You will be less likely to wake up with a grumbling stomach and you may also have more energy upon waking. What To Eat When choosing a bedtime snack be sure to include a protein, carb and fat. This trifecta ensures you stay satisfied through the night. Here are quick, easy and healthy bedtime snacks you can start trying before bed. Bananas Bananas are a good source of tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid that your body converts to serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical that controls your mood and sleep. Peanut Butter Peanut butter is loaded with tryptophan, but also has been known to boost your metabolism, so you can burn more calories while you sleep and through the next morning. For an added benefit, put the peanut butter on half of a whole-wheat bagel to get those sleep-inducing carbs. Yogurt Again, dairy products such as Greek Yogurt contain an amino acid called tryptophan, which may help you to feel drowsier before heading to bed. After you eat foods rich in tryptophan, your body converts it into two hormones, serotonin and melatonin, which may promote a restful night's sleep. Eating a snack before bed is fine for most people, but you should try to avoid eating excessively. Stick to minimally processed, nutrient-rich foods that may help you stay within your desired calorie limit for the day.