How to Eat Better and Keep Your Energy Up

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When the mid-afternoon slump hits, we’re often left reaching for quick energy boosters like biscuits, chocolates, or other sugary snacks. These choices might give us a brief spike in energy, but they don’t sustain us and often leave us feeling worse. We know this, but lack of information isn’t the problem.

What we need is to become more intentional about how we eat and to understand the impact of food on our energy and mood. By making small, manageable changes to our habits, we can feel more in control and stay energised throughout the day. We don’t need to overhaul our entire diet overnight, but instead choose habits that align with what our bodies truly need.

One snap decision can create a vicious cycle that leaves us feeling worse and reaching for even more unhelpful foods. Over time, these choices impact our physical and mental health, leaving us more drained and less able to keep up with life’s demands.

Rather than throw everything out and vow to only eat kale, we can make simple additions, to bring in more fibre or help out our gut biome. And on those days when the cake is unavoidable, we can choose to intentionally enjoy it and restart the plan directly after – not tomorrow or next week, but straight away.