Your body talks to you all the time. The problem is, most people don’t even realize that their body is sending messages. Even if we recognize some of the messages, most of us don’t know how to assess them. And even fewer of us have the extensive health vocabulary necessary to select the best response.
There may be many reasons for low energy levels. But here is what I have frequently found to be a simple and effective solution to a common problem:
Message: Low Energy.
Assessment: You may have had a significant drop in your blood sugar levels because of the refined, high glycemic index (GI) foods you ate at lunch – bread, pasta, white rice, pastries, sweets, soft drinks, etc.
Action: Eat more whole foods (e.g. fruit with the skin and pulp, raw vegetables, unrefined whole grains) during breakfast and lunch.
The above post contains excerpts from Edwin’s book: “Fit for the Corner Office: An Executive Health Guidebook to Achieve Peak Performance at Work and in Life.”