"Feeling drowsy in the morning and lacking the energy for work" is a common state for many office workers, did you know? It is also related to what you eat for breakfast. Taiwan's "Common Health" magazine published an article recommending "brain-awakening breakfast foods" to help you be more energetic in the morning.
Drink a glass of water to awaken your mind
Taipei Tai'an Hospital nutritionist Zhao Sizi said that 75% of the human brain is water, so before the brain starts to "work", drinking a glass of warm water is more effective than any food in awakening the mind.
Eat high-protein foods for sharper thinking
Professor Sine of Harvard University found that high-protein foods such as eggs and meat can cause blood sugar to rise slowly and then remain stable, lasting from morning to afternoon. In addition, the tyrosine in protein can promote the body to secrete dopamine and norepinephrine, making thinking sharper, reactions more flexible, and improving learning and work efficiency. Tyrosine can be obtained from pork, chicken, seafood, milk, and beans. It is particularly worth mentioning that foods such as deep-sea fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are more beneficial to brain health.
Drink a cup of coffee for a refreshing effect
Peng Qiaozhen, director of the Nutrition Department at Cheng Kung University Hospital in Taiwan, explained that consuming caffeine is like taking a hot bath, which accelerates metabolism and speeds up the heart rate and increases alertness. Although a small amount of caffeine can stimulate brain activity and has a refreshing effect, drinking too much can make people agitated, and even cause headaches and trembling.
Eat foods rich in lecithin, such as soybeans, to prevent brain aging. Scientists call lecithin one of the most important substances in the brain, which helps with short-term memory and learning ability because lecithin contains choline, which can improve the brain's ability to store information and transmit information. Foods rich in lecithin include tofu, soy milk, dried tofu, edamame, eggs, etc.
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Eat staple foods to provide the brain with continuous energy
Throughout the day, to reach a peak state of mental performance, while consuming high-protein foods such as meat and milk, you should also moderately add carbohydrate-rich foods like rice. Zhao Sizi pointed out that carbohydrates can be directly converted into glucose, which is an essential fuel for the brain. Glucose supports the brain in everything it does, such as thinking, remembering, and problem-solving. When the supply of glucose is sufficient, brain cells become active, and the person appears more energetic. It is worth reminding that sugary drinks can raise blood sugar, which can temporarily clear the mind, but they overstimulate insulin, causing a sudden drop in blood sugar. In addition, it is best to add whole grains like oats to breakfast to reduce the blood sugar response while also providing B vitamins, which are beneficial for brain energy metabolism.
Finally, chew slowly to stimulate brain activity
In recent years, research has pointed out that chewing slowly can promote vigorous brain cell activity and improve memory.