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No More Energy Slumps
When you hit the 3 pm slump, do you reach for a can of soda or an extra sweet latte?
Sure, they give you a quick energy boost, but if you think about it, don’t they almost as quickly drain that energy, leaving you exhausted, irritable, and craving another pick-me-up?
Because these foods are broken down very quickly, blood sugar levels rise and the brain stops producing orexin, the neuropeptide responsible for feeling alert. It’s not surprising you can’t focus on anything once lunch time has passed.
When it comes to fuel to keep us going, our bodies use two types – sugars and fats. Of course, we should be using fats as fuel, given that they are the most energy-dense macronutrient. Unfortunately, most people are adapted to using sugar as their source of energy, which burns much quicker, leaving them struggling to stay awake.
A study of rats in UCLA showed that those fed a low fat diet, high in sugar and refined flour, were not only more obese than rats fed a balanced diet, but also less willing to work for a reward. Proof that sugar makes you lazy!
By replacing sugar and simple carbs with healthy fats and complex carbohydrates as your main sources of fuel, you can say goodbye to those energy highs and lows that are holding you back.
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