How to beat the afternoon energy slump.
We all know the feeling. Midway through the afternoon you start feeling sluggish and sleepy - but there’s still work to do. So how do you keep up your energy levels so you can stay productive?It turns out there are lots of simple things you can do to make sure you sail through the afternoon feeling good.
- Have a good breakfast.
When you’re in a rush it’s tempting to skip breakfast, but that’s just setting you up for a fall in the afternoon. Instead make the time to have a nutritious breakfast like our Berry Granola. - Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Dehydration increases your blood pressure and slows down the transport of nutrients and oxygen to your cells, and makes you feel drowsy. Keep a bottle of water with you and sip away all day. - Green tea
Caffeine is a stimulant and green tea is the natural way to get it - free from sugar and additives. - Move around.
Being desk bound is a recipe for a sluggish afternoon, so make sure you get up and move regularly and frequently. Some people find it helpful to set a 20 minute timer to remind them to stand up and move around. - Reduce sugar.
Processed carbohydrates spike your blood sugar levels and then fade away quickly leading to an energy rollercoaster. Depending on a sugar hit to keep you awake is a very short term solution. - Snack smart.
Instead of sugary time bombs choose snacks rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, and energy supporting protein. Try our Peanut Butter with Dark Chocolate Fat Bomb
