Calorie-dense foods that are high in refined carbohydrates, added sugars, and unhealthy fats such as processed snack foods, sweets and candy, fried foods, and any other processed junk foods are common culprits. Now, let’s talk about some of the foods we commonly eat that can totally zap our energy levels. You can easily track your hydration goals in the rolling Strong app to make sure you are staying properly hydrated throughout the day. A healthy hydration goal is to drink ½ of your body weight in ounces of water per day. A nice cool class of water can actually give you the healthy dose of energy you are looking for. It’s definitely best to stick with water whenever possible. The stimulant effect of caffeine can cause insomnia, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, nervousness, and more frequent urination as it also has a diuretic effect. But is that buzz really giving us healthy energy? We become so physically dependent on caffeine in order to give us the buzz we are looking for. Just like when low fluid levels in your truck impair its performance, when you are low on fluids your body can’t perform at its peak either.Īre you drinking energy drinks and other high-octane drinks to keep yourself awake behind the wheel? Caffeinated and sugary beverages might give you a quick boost, however it is usually short-lived and followed by the dreaded crash which leads us to consume more and more in order to maintain that feeling of alertness. It can cause fatigue, headaches, and muscle cramps which can disrupt your sleep at night. Dehydration can impair concentration, short-term memory, and mood.
Hydration is a key factor in combatting fatigue and many of us fall short when it comes to staying properly hydrated. Today I’d like to talk to you about some of the foods and beverages that you might be consuming that could be causing you to feel drowsy, and give you some nutrition recommendations that can help keep you more alert… especially while you’re driving. These can be dangerous symptoms to experience behind the wheel! Malnutrition from overnutrition can cause weakness, fatigue, impaired concentration, irritability, and inattention. But, did you know that malnutrition can also occur in high calorie diets? Malnutrition happens when the body does not get enough of the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients it needs to maintain healthy bodily functions whether that comes from a lack of food or simply not eating enough of the right things while eating an over abundance of the wrong things. Oftentimes when we think of the word malnutrition, we think about starvation or not having enough food to eat. Studies have shown that undereating, overeating, dehydration and malnutrition can badly impair our ability to combat stress which can cause fatigue and brain fog and it can decrease our ability to stay alert and focused and can also contribute to several chronic illnesses and health concerns. The foods you eat and the beverages you drink (or don’t drink) could have a lot to do with that! Today I am going to tell you the top foods and drinks to help you stay alert while driving. Do you struggle to stay alert while driving? You are not alone- A study by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) indicated that among long-haul drivers, 66% said they felt some degree of fatigue on half of their trips.
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