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How to avoid Drowsiness

When the afternoon blahs leave us slumped over our desks like an unwatered houseplant, most of us reach for a supersized vat of coffee and/or a calorie-packed sugar snack. There are much better options, whether you need a quick lift to keep you from nodding off in a meeting or something to keep you going for hours.

WATER:
Sometimes what feels like fatigue is just dehydration (often made worse by too much coffee). Drink a cup of
water, take a quick walk around the block or the parking lot (fresh air is an energy booster, too), and then down another cup of water when you get back.

MELON:
Like cookies and candy, watermelon is high in sugar, which metabolises quickly, which gives you a rush. But watermelon’s way healthier: Instead of guilt, you get fibre, a hit of vitamins A and C, plus all that fresh, juicy flavour for almost no calories (fewer than 50 a cup). To make your new diet last longer, eat it with some protein and a little fat — as in low-fat cottage cheese or a fistful of sunflower seeds.

BAKED POTATO:
They are high on the glycemic index — that is, they give blood sugar a quick boost — which is bad for people with diabetes but good in moderate doses for other people in need of an energy surge. Heap on some salsa and top with a dollop of low-fat sour cream to enhance the effect. Spicy foods are stimulating, and hot peppers wake up more than your taste buds.

FEW DRIED DATES:
They were traditionally used in the Sahara to provide quick energy to camels. Like potatoes, dates are a high glycemic snack, but rich in minerals, too — especially potassium. Split the dates and fill with a tad of low-fat cream cheese to slow the sugar absorption.

Written by James · Filed Under Sleep 

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