Easter is the season of chocolate — and let’s be honest, who hasn’t snuck an extra egg or two after dinner? While indulging in your favourite treats is part of the fun, have you ever noticed that your sleep feels a bit… off afterwards?
Let’s unwrap the truth about chocolate and sleep.
1. Chocolate Contains Caffeine
It’s true — especially dark chocolate. While it doesn’t pack as much punch as coffee, a few squares of dark chocolate can still give your body a little energy boost, which isn’t ideal right before bed. Caffeine can make it harder to fall asleep and reduce the quality of deep sleep.
2. Theobromine Might Be Keeping You Up
Chocolate contains something called theobromine, a stimulant that increases heart rate and alertness. Great for getting through the afternoon slump… not so great for winding down at night.
3. Sugar Spikes Can Disrupt Sleep
Those sweet Easter eggs often come loaded with sugar. This can lead to a quick burst of energy followed by a crash — and possibly a restless night. Sugar can also interfere with melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate your sleep cycle.
4. So… When Can You Eat Chocolate?
We’re not saying give up your Easter treats — far from it! Just try to enjoy your eggs earlier in the day. Stick to chocolate before 4pm if you’re sensitive to caffeine or sugar, and save the evenings for wind-down rituals instead.
5. Make Bedtime Blissful (Even After Chocolate)
If your chocolatey celebrations do disrupt your sleep, the right pillow can help. Whether it’s a cooling pillow to stop you overheating or an anti-stress pillow to calm your mind, Pillow World’s range has your back (and neck!).
So go ahead — enjoy your Easter eggs. Just maybe not as a midnight snack!
Happy Easter and Happy Sleeping from all of us at Pillow World! 💤
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