A sample of junk food. Photo/healthy.me
Sweet drinks - Juice, soda, sugary coffee and teas, and other drinks loaded with sugar may give you an initial boost of energy, but it’s shortly followed by plummeting blood sugar levels and this makes you feel zapped of energy. Instead switch to Water and it doesn’t have to be boring. There are so many ways to make water exciting to drink for example adding some lemon or berries to the water.Coffee and caffeine - Caffeine provides a quick jolt of energy and later a potential crash . It can also cause dehydration, which can deplete energy. The best way to approach it would be to cut out caffeine gradually, start by switching to coffee that is half-caffeinated and half-decaffeinated or to caffeinated tea. Then, switch to herbal tea and work on getting 64 ounces of water a day.White rice, pasta, and bread - White flour bagels and breads, white potatoes, white pasta, and white rice are simple carbs that raise your blood sugar only to cause it to drop a couple of hours later, leaving you feeling tired. The better option would be choose whole-grain or sourdough bread, brown rice, and sweet potatoes, which won’t have the same effect on your blood sugar.Red meat - A fatty protein like red meat gives you energy longer than carbohydrates, but it can be heavier to digest and take a greater toll on your body, which zaps your energy. Instead go for the fish and chicken option.Alcohol - Alcohol is a dense nutrient that can cause low blood sugar when you drink it on an empty stomach.So stick with no more than one alcoholic drink a day, if you’re a woman, or two if you’re a man and always have it with a healthy dinner or snack. The healthy swap would be Instead of an alcoholic beverage, try sparkling water with muddled berries and a twist of lemon. This can make you feel like you’re drinking something special, minus the alcohol.