With the Holidays fast approaching the tend to overeat and drink happens to the best of us but if you are already on your path to losing weight & improving fitness?
You don't have to fall prey to the Holiday "food trap".
The rich foods and beverages that are usually very high in sugars and fats come out in plenty this time of year and this can really spike our blood sugar levels causing us to crash and burn leaving us with little of no energy.
To minimize spikes and crashes in energy levels, you want to make sure your nutritional intake supports a sustained flow of energy by limiting fluctuation in blood sugar levels.
An even blood sugar level can also help you improve your focus and concentration, and help you prevent mood swings caused by hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Here are 5 tips to use nutrition to support a sustained flow of energy:
1. Eat meals with a low glycemic load – combine whole grains and vegetables (high fiber foods) with a moderate amount of good fats and lean protein.
2. Eat foods rich in B vitamins, such as whole grains
3. Eat just the right amount and type of protein for your body – a basic guideline is 15%-20% of your daily intake or more depending on lifestyle, goals and energy requirements.
4. Stay hydrated – dehydration often causes fatigue and headaches.
5. Avoid caffeine, which can worsen blood sugar fluctuation.
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