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2004/06/10, 01:05 PM
Is is possible to experience low periods or periods of fatigue through the day due to combination of certain foods? In other words, are there foods that seem to give/take more energy? Hopefully not a stupid question...
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2004/06/10, 01:08 PM
Yup... if I'm not mistaken, too many of the wrong kinds of carbs can make you sleepy... they say (whoever THEY are) that a banana or an apple can be a good pick me up....
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2004/06/10, 02:21 PM
you might also try and drink more water. Tim posted a thing about water vs. coke that was really good. You might just be dehydrated. It's worth looking in to, and statistically, you're probably not drinking enough water as it is, so it's safe advice either way.
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2004/06/12, 08:23 AM
Eat some lean protein and complex carbs every 3 hours - your blood sugar will stay more level and you won't experience as many dips in energy.
Fatigue can be caused by many things. A new exercise program, a new way of eating, new sleep patterns. They can all contribute to fatigue.
There are also health issues that can contribute to/cause fatigue. If you are experiencing severe or constant fatigue, you may want to track it and se your doctor about it.
We also have natural energy dips during the day, sort of a physical downtime. This occurs for most people in the later afternoon, but can vary depending on your personal biological clock settings.
Hope you figure it out and feel more energetic!
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2004/06/12, 12:12 PM
The most common cause of this is diet. Higher glycemic diets lead to increased blood sugars, which in turn lead to increased insulin responses, thus the inevitable blood sugar crash. This would be the first place I would investigate.
We also as Asimmer says very well have natural energy dips during the day. If they are chronic though, I would investigate diet.
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Quoting from jessa06:
Is is possible to experience low periods or periods of fatigue through the day due to combination of certain foods? In other words, are there foods that seem to give/take more energy? Hopefully not a stupid question...
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2004/06/12, 06:12 PM
To add to my above post....although this isn’t necessarily the cause of your feeling tired, which might be due to anything from an uncomfortable bed to noisy neighbors, or stress-related insomnia. However, multiple micronutrient depletion is frequently implicated, so a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement, combined with Co-Q10, is often helpful as well.
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