Keeping up your energy
ARE you too tired to take in an afternoon lecture? Do you find yourself collapsing into bed at the end of the day?
If you are doing too much, then you have to examine your class schedule again. But if you are tired without good reason and every day is a struggle, then check out these tips for putting some energy back into your day.
Work your body
Being physically fit means that your body can stream oxygen and nutrients to your brain – the less fit you are, the less efficient your body-brain system will be.
Make space every day for a brisk 15-minute walk (make sure it’s brisk and not a stroll) or do something fun at least three times a week such as tennis or paintball.
Understand your brain on sugar
Our brains run on glucose, but our bodies can’t store it. If you don’t eat often enough, your glucose or blood sugar levels drop and your brain drops out of gear too.
But if you overeat, the body can’t cope and the excess sugar is stored as fat. The trick to keeping your brain fuelled is to make sure that you have a constant flow of blood sugar.
Watch your mouth
Junk and processed food are usually loaded with saturated fat, salt and sugar that bloat your body and are low in vitamins and micronutrients that you need for good brain function. Be responsible for what you put in your mouth.