We all wish we could take at least a five-minute power nap in the office just to recover from a midday crash. Unfortunately, not all of us have that privilege, so we make do with taking stimulants such as coffee or sweets.
However, the simple solution to fatigue is healthy food, particularly carbohydrates that don’t cause sugar rush and weight gain. Before you complain about how carbs wreck your diet, check out these healthy options suggested by Momtourage.com.
1. Beans and lentils can boost your energy and provide protein and fiber. Instead of eating a cup of rice for lunch, you can also try having low-fat chili or edamame as good carb alternatives.
2. Snacking on nuts can satisfy your appetite minus the extra calories. Why not try almonds for a dose of magnesium?
3. Never underestimate the power of cheese. Yes, it’s rich in calcium, but did you know that cheese—particularly low-fat variants—also speed up metabolism? So go ahead, indulge!
4. Include fiber-rich whole grains in your diet. “Simple carbohydrates like sugar hit the bloodstream in lightning-fast 15 minutes. But without fiber to slow them down, we crash and burn soon after,” writes Jill Provost in Momtourage. Opt for whole grain cereal for breakfast and bread or crackers for your 3PM break.
5. Sip green tea instead of coffee, as it perks you up without making you feel too nervous or jumpy. Antioxidants found in tea can burn fat, and without any additives, your cuppa has zero calories.
6. Quell your craving for sugar with fruit. Pineapples contain norepinephrine, a brain-stimulating chemical.
7. Eat sandwiches filled with lean meat such as turkey, chicken, and lean beef that are rich in iron and low in fat.
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