The big energy ‘robbers’ to avoid

FOOD and drink don’t just boost your energy – the wrong types can actually sap it, even if they initially give you an energy rush. here are the biggest culprits…

Refined sugar

An over-reliance on sugary food can lead to a series of bloodsugar highs and lows that will cause multiple energy dips throughout the day and may disrupt your sleep.

It can also lead to a vicious cycle where you crave even

more sugar. Signs that you’re eating too much refined sugar include weight gain, anxiety or nervousness and digestive problems such as bloating and flatulence.

to reduce your intake, limit biscuits, cake or pastries to once a week and avoid sugary alcoholic drinks like premium lager, cider or sparkling wine.

Alcohol

If the liver is busy with detoxification due to your alcohol consumption, it’s distracted from the important job of metabolising food, meaning that you don’t get as much energy as you should. It also disrupts your sleep.

Dehydration

We need water to transport nutrients and oxygen around the body in order to support energy production. dehydration can significantly affect how we function. It’s not just thirst – constipation and headaches are other signs. One way to boost your fluid intake is to eat at least seven portions of fruit and vegetables daily.