Snacking for better sleepWhat is it about meatless diets that helps promote better sleep? Herby’s nighttime snack suggestion: Small bowl of granola with soy milkN.Voitkevich/Pexels2Probiotic-rich foodsFoods rich in probiotics have been shown to promote better sleep. Herby’s nighttime snack suggestion: Handful of dried cherries and pumpkin seedsPopcorn: the sleep killer? In the Sleep Foundation survey, popcorn snackers reported 12 minutes less sleep per night than average with only 35 percent reporting “good” or “excellent” sleep quality. As a general rule, Herby says that finishing meals several hours before bedtime, which allows for metabolizing food before sleeping, is a good practice for better sleep.