10 Simple Habits That Can Actually Help You Fall Asleep Faster

"Eating too late keeps your body's metabolism increased as it processes the food, which can be disruptive to sleep," Dr. Dimitriu explained. "Large meals, dinner — the earlier, the better." To avoid indigestion, I try not to eat for at least an hour before I plan to be horizontal, but you may find that you need to stop eating even earlier (experts recommend three hours).