Why This Matters:
Tired all the time? Brain fog? Your food choices might be the reason behind spiking and crashing your energy like a roller coaster after you eat.
Remember: This isn’t about being hard on yourself or going on a strict diet. It’s about awareness. Small, conscious food habits = big wins and more energy!
Quick Science Breakdown:
1️⃣ Glucose Rush: Croissants, white bread, rice, sweetened oatmeal — they’re not super sweet like candy. However, they’re made of refined carbs, which your body quickly breaks down into glucose (sugar).
That’s why they still cause a blood sugar spike even if they don’t taste sugary. Result – Instant energy rise … but it doesn’t last.
2️⃣ Crash:
- What Happens: Your pancreas releases insulin to lower this glucose spike from your blood.
- Result: Energy plummets → fatigue, cravings, mood swings, and that post-meal sleepy feeling (hello? sound familiar?)
Fixes (Works Wonders!):
🍳 Mindful Breakfast
Skip: Sugary/high-carb foods (like excess oats, bananas, sugary tea, croissants first thing in the morning).
Choose: Pair protein/fats with fiber.
- Vegetarian: Avocado toast with a cottage cheese (healthy fats + protein + fiber) and nuts.
- Non-Vegetarian: Eggs with spinach and a side of avocado (protein + healthy fats + fiber).
🥗 Order Matters
Eat veggies first, then protein/fats, then carbs. 🥗→🍗→🍚
Why? Fiber slows sugar absorption, keeping your energy steady.
🚶♂️ Move After Eating
Walk for 10 minutes. Alternatively, do calf raises at your desk. Do this if you had a high carb meal. Why? Movement helps muscles absorb glucose, preventing crashes.
🍶 Vinegar Hack
½ tablespoon of vinegar in water before carb-heavy meals.
Why? Blocks sugar spikes (costs <$5!).
Alright, eat mindfully folks, regain your energy levels, and keep on learning! Science-backed tips from Glucose Goddess (her Instagram is gold! 🌟)
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