[LIT] Energy at end of day

[DeAnn Kaduce]

One of the reasons you may be more tired at the end of the day is due to hunger.  I find myself lagging around 4 PM.  The trick when you feed yourself at this time is not eat unwisely or too much; you simply want to give your body a snack to work on until your regular dinner time.  Protein with a complex carbohydrate works best.  These carbs should be foods like rice, potatoes, bananas, berries, apple, pear, etc.  If you eat something too sweet or not enough fiber, you risk having a sharp decline in your blood sugar before you can fix dinner, leaving you still craving or stressed out.  Try to stay away from bread products, cereals, or fruits that are too juicy, such as peaches, watermelon, or cantaloupe.  The protein can be lunch meat, if you're not susceptible to the sodium content, tuna, 1-2 hardboiled eggs, or any 4 oz. portion of meat cooked ahead of time.  Planning to bring more food than just for lunch time takes a bit of practice each morning, but the payout is a body that can keep working diligently through the early evening hours.

I hope this helps,

DeAnn Kaduce
Swinney Elementary
1106 W. 47th St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816)418-6275 ext. 0205

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