Drinking coffee to keep me awake is not enough! Nutritionist: Nuts, oats, these 4 refreshing foods are worth eating

Gold makes people rich, "black gold" makes people refreshed! Many office workers drink a cup of coffee every morning to wake up, but some people still feel sleepy after drinking coffee. How should we drink coffee wisely to refresh our mind and stay healthy? In addition to coffee, what other foods can also help to boost your spirits? Let’s hear what the nutritionist has to say.

Caffeine is a stimulant that has both alertness and diuretic effects.

In the early morning, the brain is still not working and the whole person is groggy. In order to refresh oneself, one drinks a cup of fragrant coffee. Although it temporarily refreshes the mind in the morning, one still yawns after noon. If one drinks coffee with sugar, it may cause fluctuations in blood sugar, which will increase fat accumulation in the long run. Excessive sugar intake may also cause inflammation in the body and trigger some chronic diseases, with even more disastrous consequences.

Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that caffeine in coffee is the main ingredient that makes us refreshed. Caffeine is a stimulant that stimulates the central nervous system and cardiovascular system. It has refreshing and diuretic effects and is often regarded as a drink that relieves fatigue and refreshes the mind. However, long-term drinking may affect functions such as pulse, blood pressure and sleep. Especially those with poor gastrointestinal function, urinary tract stones, kidney failure or breastfeeding mothers should pay attention to the amount of coffee they consume.

Drinking coffee in moderation is good for your health, especially in the morning or after meals

Drinking "moderate" amounts of coffee is good for your health, and the definition of "moderate" is about 2 cups a day, with one cup being about 240cc of black coffee. The time to drink coffee is also very important. It is recommended to drink it in the morning or after meals, and avoid drinking it 3 hours before meals or before going to bed, so as not to hurt the stomach and affect sleep. In addition, it is also important to note that it is best not to drink more than two caffeinated beverages during the day. For example, drink coffee and milk tea in the morning, and then drink latte or green tea, cola, cocoa, etc. in the afternoon or evening. These drinks all contain caffeine.

Drinking "moderate" amounts of coffee is good for your health, and the definition of "moderate" is about 2 cups a day, with one cup being about 240cc of black coffee.

If you are not suitable for drinking coffee but want to refresh yourself, nutritionist Gao Minmin recommends the following foods, which are also good for refreshing yourself:

【Four great foods to boost energy】:

Oats

Oats are high in fiber and are a low GI food. Simply put, the GI value is an index of how fast blood sugar rises after food enters the body. Eating low GI foods can keep blood sugar levels stable and will not make people feel groggy due to fluctuating blood sugar levels. It is recommended to have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, or replace the staple food of lunch and dinner with oatmeal, which are both good refreshing food choices.

Oats are high in fiber and are a low GI food. Eating low GI foods can keep blood sugar levels stable and will not make people feel groggy due to fluctuating blood sugar levels.

Nuts

Nuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and the mineral magnesium. Magnesium is the second most common cation in cells and can help energy metabolism and nerve conduction. If magnesium intake is insufficient, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety and other conditions will occur, making the body feel exhausted. Therefore, moderate supplementation of nuts can help boost your spirits.

Dark vegetables

Vegetables not only contain vitamins and minerals, but also precious natural phytochemicals that can eliminate the mountains of free radicals accumulated in the body. More importantly, many vegetables are rich in water-soluble B vitamins, which can help the body metabolize nutrients and continuously convert energy for human use. It is recommended to consume green vegetables at all three meals to maintain an endless supply of endurance.

★Mint

The peppermint oil in mint is a volatile oil. The main ingredients in it are menthol, menthol, menthone, etc. The aroma it emits will stimulate the central nervous system, thereby increasing people's alertness and reducing fatigue. In the afternoon when you feel groggy, you might want to make a cup of mint tea to wake your mind, promote blood circulation, and freshen your breath. Alternatively, you can chew a piece of mint gum, which is also a good way to refresh yourself and relieve stress.

[Nutritionist's Tips]:

In order to stay in good spirits, in addition to choosing the right food, you also need to maintain good sleep quality and develop the habit of eating breakfast, plus proper exercise, which are all important keys to staying in good spirits throughout the day.

Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that caffeine in coffee is the main ingredient that makes us refreshed. Caffeine is a stimulant that stimulates the central nervous system and cardiovascular system. It has refreshing and diuretic effects and is often regarded as a drink that relieves fatigue and refreshes the mind.