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Do you sometime instinctively reach for things like chocolate, bitings or a cup of coffee when you are feeling low? When your energy goes down and the psych for anything is no longer there?
If you do, there is actually a simple explanation to this. You do this because you think the things you reach for contain chemicals which will somehow boost your energy levels making you feel good. However some of these things may not be as healthy as you think.
Sweat it out: If you really feel like beating the blues that pop in often, try to exercise regularly for at least 30 to 40 minutes may be three times a week. Exercise such us walking and swimming can get your blood pumping transporting more oxygen all around your body and especially towards your brain where is very important to help you feel mentally alert.
Eat it out: Opt for healthy bitings and meals that can spike your energy levels and cut down on sugar and refined foods. Sugar might give you the sudden burst of energy but after few hours of consumption, you blood sugar level might still become low and when this happen, you might end up feeling low too.
Sleep it off: Try some therapeutic or holistic programmes such as aromatherapy massage, reflexology, yoga or have a good night sleep. Make sure you discipline your sleep in the sense you don’t feel either lazy or sluggish the next day.
It’s also important to limit your coffee intakes, alcoholic beverages, chocolates and fizzy drinks. Stimulants like coffee can make you more alert for an hour or so but later you will start feeling totally opposite. Caffeine tends to increase the release of insulin levels in the blood and with increase insulin, the blood sugar levels goes down.
This means that when you have low blood sugar levels, you begin to feel as if you have low energy, you are less sure of yourself and chances of experiencing blues or depression beside other factors are high.
Begin your day with a healthy breakfast taking proteins such as eggs, nuts, peanut butter for long lasting energy. Your consumption for carbohydrate should be reduced. Food such as rice, pasta, potatoes should be taken frequently and in smaller amounts.
Aim also to make up for your daily fiber intake by including things like whole grain cereals and bread, fresh veggies, fresh fruits in your meal. Fiber is good because it helps your digestive system work properly giving you that constant energy supply that you need.
The most important thing is not to stress yourself so much. Stop expecting yourself to be perfect all the time and just stop beating yourself up for making mistakes. Keep it simply always.
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