By Aishwarya Sahasrabudhe
August 8, 2023
Afternoon siestas or nap-time after lunch are a thing of the past once you start working full-time. Here are some foods to get rid of post-lunch drowsiness and up your productivity in the latter half of the day.
Adding ghee to your lunch will ward off sweet cravings and enhance a feeling of satiety without inducing a feeling of drowsiness.
Including complex carbohydrates in your lunch gives the body its required nutrient intake without causing a rapid insulin uptick that can cause drowsiness.
Eat a boiled egg or any other source of protein at lunch to induce satiety without accompanying drowsiness. A protein on the plate also reduces the tendency to overeat.
After eating lunch, wait for a while and then drink a glass of water to keep the body feeling fresh and hydrated in order to ward off lethargy and drowsiness.
Sometimes, chewing on a piece of gum can be a handy trick to ward off drowsiness because it keeps the mind and body alert and occupied in a simple task.
Sip on some green tea rich in antioxidants to boost healthy digestion that will in turn reduce sluggishness in the body and stave off post-lunch sleepiness.
Pop a couple of cloves into your mouth and place them in between your teeth so that their juices ooze out in an explosion of freshness that keeps you refreshed.
Eat a small piece of dark chocolate to get rid of any sweet cravings that will later on induce sleepiness. The chocolate will also stave off fatigue and lethargy.