[RECIPE] 5 Tips to Beat the 3 pm Sugar-Low Slump

I don’t know about you, but by mid-afternoon I frequently find tiredness suddenly hits, my energy levels dip, I lose concentration, and even the simplest of tasks defeats me, to the point where I’m falling asleep at my computer. I need a break and some fuel, so I reach for something fast – and usually something sugary.

Not a good idea!

Tip 1: Ditch the Sugar! We have some tips for healthy snacks, and a nutrient-rich smoothie recipe at the end.

Tip 2: According to Dr Sally Norton at MailOnline, the best way to beat the mid-afternoon slump is to avoid a heavy lunch, opting instead for …

… a nutrient-rich light snack, packed with energy to help you feel fuller for longer …

Nutrient-rich foods deliver these powerful perks:

stabilized blood sugar levels
appetite control and fewer cravings
increased focus and energy
greater productivity

Tips for healthy snacks include:

Fresh or dried fruit
Humus
Non-fat yogurt
Nuts or seeds
Peanut butter

Remember, if you are following a diet plan you should include these extra calories in your total for the day.

Dr Norton has a couple of other tips – take a break, have a cuppa – (see the Source link below), but I’ve added my own favorite tip:

Tip 5: You really can’t beat a super healthy Green Smoothie, so we have a super energy-boosting recipe (nutrient-rich, of course!) for you here.

Recipe: Turbo Nutrient Booster

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Tomato

1/2 Cucumber

1/8 Onion

1/2 clove Garlic

1 stalk Celery

1/4 head Romaine Lettuce

1/2 Avocado

1/4 teaspoon Tumeric

1/2 juice Lemon

20 Mint leaves

1 Small Handful Parsley

1 teaspoon Ginger (Fresh or dried)

1 pinch Chili Powder/ Cayenne Pepper

1 cup Ice