The 5 worst energy zappers and how to beat them

Lack of sleep isn't the only thing that's making you tired. Find out if one of these five energy zappers are to blame
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1. Eliminating carbs from your diet - The 5 worst energy zappers and how to beat them

1. Eliminating carbs from your diet

Carb-free diets might be popular, but Holwegner warns that eating this way could leave you feeling fatigued. “Your brain does not run on protein, it runs exclusively on carbs,” she says.

The body converts the carbohydrates we eat into glucose, which is our primary source of energy. Cut out carbs completely and you may not be getting enough of the fuel that keeps you going throughout the day.

Add healthy, complex carbohydrates to your diet, such as whole grains, legumes and starchy vegetables.

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I am trying to follow the low carbohydrate way of eating where the bulk of energy comes from fat instead of glucose. My reason is health. Our bodies do not store glucose, any excess is stored as saturated fat. To access that stored fat is very difficult when the primary source of energy is carbohydrates. My experience is that fat keeps me satiated much longer. I try to keep my carbohydrate intake to 60-100g/day. Whole grains or grain products I am trying to minimise because ol gluten and lectin effects on health. The fats that I avoid are trans and PUFA omega-6 fats.

 
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