Shortly after the
lunch hour, many people hit a wall where they experience a depletion
of energy. Drops in energy level can be attributed to a myriad
of causes and effects. From a lack of exercise to inept eating
habits, the body can lose energy. Review the following situations
that may apply to your daily habits:
The
Extra Light Lunch
Some people run out of fuel following a light lunch. Quite
often, people are guilty of cutting back too much on lunch
and do not consume enough to keep them going for the duration
of the day or dinner. It's the primary reason that a cup of
soup, an energy bar, or a prepared frozen meal is an inadequate
source of lunch food sustenance.
The
Lunch Carb Max-out
Other
individuals overindulge, in carbohydrates. Particularly, refined
foods affect the energy surges and plummets in the body. The
up and down jolt of energy leave the body feeling depleted
and run-down.
Here
are some useful lunch diet tips to maintain your energy and
feel satiated without the urge to snack on other foods:
• Whole
grain breads
• Fresh raw vegetables (broccoli, carrots, celery, cauliflower)
• Protein (seafood, peanut butter, chicken, extra lean deli
meats like turkey and certain hams)
• Low-fat yogurt
• Nuts
Slice of cheese (mozzarella, Swiss, provolone and others)
Here
is a list of foods and beverages to avoid:
• French
fries
• Caffeinated beverages (coffee)
• Sweets (cookies, cake, donuts, candy bars, etc.
Lunch
dieting nutritional tip: to avoid the depletion and plummet
of energy levels, avoid foods high in fat, carbohydrates and
sugar. Because the body exerts energy to process these substances,
they tend to elevate and drop energy levels. Foods with high
nutritional value in the way of protein, complex grains and
plant-based foods are good ways to maintain your energy after
lunch.
