Does chocolate keep you awake?
When you have a sweet tooth, you want to eat chocolate all the time. Is eating chocolate in the evening a good idea? Leonidas offers some tips for enjoying your favourite chocolate without disrupting your sleep.
Leonidas tips for enjoying good Belgian chocolate in the evening…
And to be able to fall into the arms of Morpheus
Whether you’re craving a festive end to your meal or a little treat in front of your current series, here are some tips to ensure chocolate doesn’t keep you from sleeping well.
- Pleasure in small doses
If you want to eat chocolate in the evening, satisfy your craving in a sensible way by biting into a square of Leonidas chocolate or praline. It will put a smile on your face without keeping you awake.
- As long as possible before bedtime
Choose the right time: Eating chocolate before bed isn’t the best time because your body needs to rest. Choose to eat it in the late afternoon or early evening. It’s also not recommended to eat anything right before bed.
- A suitable chocolate
Choose white chocolate or milk chocolate with less cocoa. Leonidas chocolates with low sugar are also better for evening meals.
- Quality chocolate
Focus on quality over quantity. Leonidas chocolates, for example, are made with love and expertise using fresh, natural ingredients. Leonidas also prioritizes local products and certified sustainable cocoa to create authentic Belgian chocolate without palm oil.
- A soothing drink to accompany chocolate
Serve yourself a soothing herbal tea with your evening hot chocolate. A sure bet, herbal tea has truly soothing properties. But our favourite is verbena: this plant aids digestion while offering refreshing lemony notes that pair perfectly with any chocolate. Your taste experience becomes even more comforting!
- Maintain an evening routine
For a good night’s sleep, it’s recommended to adopt some habits that prepare you for rest: nighttime walking, reading, soft music, subdued lighting… Your choice, depending on what you like. When chocolate invites itself into your evening, maintain your pre-bedtime ritual; it’s important to let your body know that it’s time to rest.
