"Running On Empty? Try This Daily Routine To Boost Your Energy -Vivian Manning-Schaffel"
American work culture is guilty of driving us to work longer and harder, leaving our energy levels at a lull. A temporary lull in energy levels, or a little sleepiness around mid-late afternoon, isn’t really due to fatigue but a dip in your circadian rhythms, or internal body clock, which play a key role in regulating your sleep/wake cycles. That 4 o’clock sugar craving may feel like it’s giving you a boost, but the blood sugar crash you’ll feel a few hours afterward will leave you ready for bed right after dinner. To keep your energy levels even, snack on a combo of protein and carbs – like yogurt with fruit and nuts or a protein shake with fruits blended in, said Deena Adimoolam, MD, assistant professor of medicine, endocrinology, diabetes and bone disease at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
- Deena Adimoolam, MD, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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