Here’s what to do:
1. Remove foods that you’re sensitive to: If your resting heart rate becomes elevated 60-90 minutes after a meal, this may mean you are sensitive to something you ate in that meal. Food sensitivities can cause energy crashes and cravings, so be sure to identify and remove your personal kryptonite.
2. Add a moderate amount of high-quality protein: Some great sources are grass-fed beef, lamb, or wild-caught seafood. This will help you stay satisfied.
3. Don’t forget the fats: High-quality fats such as MCT oil fuel your brain and your mitochondria, so you have steady energy to take you through your afternoon. Drizzle some MCT oil or extra virgin olive oil on your veggies and choose fattier cuts of grass-fed beef.
4. Skip the refined sugar: Sure, a little candy right after lunch will give you a temporary boost, but the rapid spike and fall in blood sugar will lead to an energy crash a few hours later, craving for more.
Drop a if you already do any of these!
