After lunch sleepiness
Question
I am a Mum and also work full time. I do long 12 hours days. After I eat lunch I struggle to stay awake, I get so tired. Is there something I can eat at lunch that will help me get through the rest of the afternoon. I get my eight hours of sleep each night so I shouldn't be so tired.
It's a little difficult to give you a complete answer because I don't exactly know what foods you're eating or what you're drinking. However, I can give you some general information.
If you're eating a large lunch or one that's heavy in protein and fat, you're more likely to be tired. If you're eating a high-sugar lunch, your body will go through a 'sugar letdown' after the initial 'sugar rush' and you'll be tired.
You might want to try eating smaller amounts at lunch and having a 100-calorie snack between breakfast and lunch, then another 100-calorie snack a couple of hours after lunch. This method keeps your metabolism and blood sugar revved up. A 100-calorie snack can be an apple, banana, or piece of cheese.
Water is another factor to look at. It only takes a little dehydration to cause fatigue and drowsiness. In fact, lack of enough water is a key cause of fatigue. Drink water often because if you wait until you're thirsty, you are already dehydrated.
Thank you for your question, Michelle. I hope that my answer has given you some ideas that will help. I cover this topic and others in my free teleseminars. You can find out more on my website - www.JerryRyanPhD.com
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