Apparently, cherries, kiwi, and grapes are the holy trinity of sleep. Yes, you read that right. Not melatonin gummies, not sleepy tea, but a fruit bowl away from a full REM cycle. According to an article I stumbled upon, these three common fruits (emphasis on common) can help with insomnia.

Let’s pause right there. Common? Maybe grapes. Grapes are the potato chips of the fruit world. They are easy to grab, come in bunches, and sometimes feel like a personality. But kiwi? I love kiwi, truly, but it’s not exactly sitting on every American countertop next to the apples and bananas. You don’t see toddlers peeling kiwis at soccer practice. And cherries? They’re seasonal. They are the divas of the fruit aisle. They show up in summer, demand a high price, and then vanish faster than your willpower at a dessert buffet.

Still, the idea intrigues me. Somewhere between science and midnight snacking lies the promise of a cherry-kiwi-grape tart. Supposedly, the natural melatonin, antioxidants, and general fruity wholesomeness are meant to lull you into a peaceful sleep.

This reminds me of that scene in the movie Pecker, where the little girl with a full-blown sugar addiction sneaks into the kitchen at night to eat spoonfuls of sugar straight from the jar. I used to laugh  and ask who does that? Now I realize I could be that girl, just more sophisticated, creeping into the kitchen at midnight, whispering to myself: “It’s not sugar, it’s science.”

So yes, I might just bake that tart. Not because I believe I’ll wake up refreshed and glowing, but because it sounds delicious and slightly rebellious. If I happen to sleep better after indulging in a buttery, fruit-laden experiment then that will be wonderful. If not, at least I’ve honored science. With sugar.

Sweet dreams! Or at least, sweet slices.