The expert brings important advice so that the consumption of chocolate during the Easter period does not interfere with sleep
Easter, celebrated this year on April 9, is linked to the sweetest sweets and the most diverse chocolates. In Brazil, according to a survey conducted by Betway, 21.3% of people consume chocolate once a day. Between January and September 2022, data from the Brazilian Association of the Chocolate, Cocoa, Peanut, Candy and Derivatives Industry (Abicab) indicate that chocolate consumption grew by 16.3%, compared to the same period of 2021.
A survey conducted by Kantar, a market research, insights and consultancy company, focused on Easter 2022, recorded seven million new homes buying chocolate eggs compared to 2020. In total, 36.2% of Brazilian homes consumed chocolate eggs last year, an increase of 12.5%. from 2020.
For 2023, the company expects to maintain the trend of increasing consumption of chocolate eggs. According to the survey, handmade chocolate eggs already account for almost half of the volume consumed during Easter by Brazilians. The consumer buys an average of 500 g of handicraft products and 390 g packs of industrialized products.
sleep and chocolate
Anxiety is a major issue that negatively impacts sleep for many people around the world. And a surprising ally to deal with slight mood swings is chocolate.
In fact, the Betway survey also reveals that 52% of people said the most common thing is to consume chocolate at a certain time of the week, usually after a large meal, such as lunch or dinner, or on other occasions, such as premenstrual period. tension (PMS).) and anxiety peaks.
“Many experiments show that chocolate consumption improves stress responses and the ability to control anxiety. In particular, one study showed that chocolate is rich in a specific nutrient called flavanol, which counteracts the negative effects of sleep deprivation on memory,” explains Theresa Schnorbach, a psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and leader of the group of research of the Sono na Emma. – The company of sleep.
On the other hand, Theresa points out that, like everything else in life, the secret lies in the amount consumed.
“Everything from cocoa contains some percentage of caffeine. For example, a 100g bar of 80% dark chocolate contains as much caffeine as a cup of coffee,” she explains. “So watch the amount of chocolate you eat. Just one square of dark chocolate will benefit your mood without impacting sleep.”
The expert also explains that dark chocolate is not recommended for children.
“Toddlers and toddlers are more sensitive to caffeine, and eating dark chocolate closer to bedtime can disrupt children’s sleep,” she explains. “Thus, instead of dark chocolate, children can consume milk chocolate, which is low in cocoa and caffeine,” she concludes.
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Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
