Endocrinologist Galina Smirnova told what can replace coffee and energy drinks to maintain productivity. She suggested healthy alternatives.
Sweets, fast food, and caffeinated drinks reduce energy levels, although they may seem to give you a boost of energy, but this is short-lived. The fact is that such food causes a sharp rise in blood glucose. Glucose turns into fat, which increases triglyceride levels, reducing attention and concentration.
— Then comes the rollback period. Many people, a couple of hours after a cup of coffee, have experienced a loss of strength, loss of concentration—this is the rollback,—the expert explained.
Abuse of caffeine leads to hyperstimulation, causing anxiety and absent-mindedness.
How to maintain a stable energy level? Smirnova recommends adding fruits, vegetables, nuts and vegetable fats to your diet. They are rich in vitamins, microelements and healthy fats, which helps to avoid sudden drops in energy.
To avoid sudden drops in energy, it is important to drink enough fluids and eat small portions every 2-3 hours.
Proper nutrition, physical activity and sufficient sleep help to increase energy and concentration.
Doctors warn: fast food often contains a lot of calories, which can lead to excess weight and obesity. It usually contains trans fats and saturated fats, which raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. High sugar and salt content can contribute to the development of diabetes, hypertension and other diseases.
Research shows that regular consumption of fast food may be associated with increased levels of depression and anxiety. In addition, high sugar, fat and salt content can be addictive.
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