Problems with one's health that are brought on by one's food all have one thing in common. Certain groups of foods are responsible for a variety of health problems, including but not limited to weight gain, dyspepsia, heart disease, and weakness.
Therefore, it has been demonstrated that just a small number of foods are accountable for creating a wide range of health issues with their use. During the course of today, we are going to investigate the factors that are accountable for depleting your body of energy and causing you to experience feelings of weakness or lethargicness.
Some are surprised that coffee is the #1 culprit. You might be surprised that an energy drink depletes you! Moderate coffee use lowers Alzheimer's and type-2 diabetes risk. Caffeine momentarily enhances energy and cognition. Coffee habituation reduces caffeine's effects. Drinking coffee instead of eating healthy may diminish your energy. Too much coffee disrupts sleep, slowing recovery and lowering energy.
Only natural carbohydrates like grains are beneficial. Processed grains in white bread, spaghetti, and pastries are bad. They digest and absorb faster than whole grains due to less fiber. This immediately raises blood sugar and insulin and lowers energy. Whole grains stabilize blood sugar and energy. Processed grains lack energy-boosting germ.
Burgers and pizza are heavy in fat and poor in fiber. These two variables hinder digestion, slowing nutrient absorption and postponing post-meal energy boosts. Fried meals like fries and samosas lack nutrients, preventing energy-boosting vitamins and minerals. Fats can also make you feel full, which can sap your energy for hours.
No wonder people inquire, ‘What’s your poison?’ while offering a drink. Energy-wise, alcohol is poison. Sleep quality decreases, making sleep less restful. Alcohol may help you relax or sleep, but the amount and quality will always be compromised, leaving you weak or groggy the next morning.
Avoid artificially sweetened meals. Despite claims, breakfast cereals may not be healthy. About 50% of most cereals' carbs are added sugars. Even worse, breakfast cereals lack fiber. High sugar and low fiber raise blood sugar and insulin levels, creating energy swings. Sweet meals may increase sugar cravings, draining energy. Sodas, beverages, pastries, and muffins contain sugar.
Many foods deplete energy. You don't have to avoid these foods, but eat them in moderation to prevent their negative consequences. These meals deplete energy and can harm you if eaten frequently. Be wise and monitor what you eat.