LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – stock.adobe.com You know the feeling all too well.
Lunchtime has passed, there’s still several hours until you can leave the office, and your energy levels are crashing. You might turn to that third (or fourth) cup of coffee or head to the vending machine to see what snacks might be available — but neither of those options are a great idea, Dr. Christopher Rhodes told Fox News .
The nutritional biologist, who is based in Davis, California, revealed several practices that you should try the next time you find yourself yawning at your desk. Here, five ways to beat your afternoon slump and power through your day. Resist the urge to “graze”
If you regularly feel a crash toward the middle of your day, it could be because you’re snacking too frequently, one expert says. Snacking throughout the day can actually can make you sleepy and cause unnecessary spikes in blood sugar, Rhodes advised.
“Small snacks often don’t meet our body’s satiation thresholds — meaning that while food is coming in, it’s not biologically sufficient to actually make us feel less hungry,” Rhodes told Fox News . Explore More
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I’m a nutrition expert — here’s how to avoid that afternoon energy slump
