Foods and other ideas to overcome that midday slump
Who hasn’t felt the midday blues or the midday slump? You are fine all morning, you get through lunch but then start to drag around 3-4 pm, yet you have an hour or more of work or just the rest of the day to get some things done. Are there foods that might perk you up? If so, what are they? Any other ideas to overcome that midday slump? What foods and/or beverages can boost your energy? Some dietitians have a few ideas : 1. Focus on foods that have some fiber . Why? Fiber delays your stomach from emptying so you also fill full longer. a. Bananas – I love bananas and usually start my day by eating a banana. Bananas provide a quick energy boost as they have the natural sugar, fructose. b. Oranges – my husband likes to grab an orange as an afternoon snack. Oranges are a good source of fiber, about 4 grams of fiber per orange. And, you get y...