However, there is such a thing as 'too much of a good thing', and coffee is certainly not good for maintaining a regular sleep pattern among other things. Below are ways you can increase your energy throughout the day without turning to coffee. Some of this can be applied to children to a certain extent but please consult with a health official firstly.
1. Eat apples
Eating just one apple will allow you to consume 100 calories and 20 grams of sugar. The caloric content includes fats, carbohydrates and proteins which are then turned into adenosine triphosate (ATP). ATP is fuel for your cells and gives you a great energy hit. Try also to consume apples by slicing them up and throwing them into your smoothie! There are many ingredients others you can combine with apples. |
| An apple a day - TRY IT! |
2. Exercise
Even though the last thing you feel like doing when you're tired is exercising, it may very well help turn that fatigue into energy. When you undertake cardio exercise, your heart is having to pump faster. This, in turn, makes your heart stronger. If you keep up a regular exercise regime, your heart becomes accustomed to the demands of it and doesn't have to work as hard to circulate blood when you're idle. The less energy your heart uses, the more energy you have for other things!3. A regular sleep pattern
Adults require between seven and nine hours sleep per night and if you're not getting that, you may suffer from fatigue during the day. Due to today's modern technology, some people aren't going to bed to go to sleep. They are staying up late to browse the internet, play on apps and engage on social media. This has played havoc on regular sleep patterns, especially with teenagers and professionals who constantly need to be connected.A way to combat this is to remove technology from the bedroom, and try enjoy uninterrupted rest time. This includes no cell phones, TVs or computers. It also helps to avoid eating meals past 6pm as well as sugary treats or high energy beverages.
4. Drink plenty of water
One of the main symptoms of dehydration is fatigue, and most of us aren't even aware that our water intake is to blame. Our body weight is made up of approximately 60 percent water, and all our organs need it to function. If you begin to feel tired, sluggish or irritable, dehydration may be the cause.Try this
Drink two glasses of water and see if that makes a difference to how you're feeling. You will most likely notice a huge boost in your energy levels. On average, we should be consuming eight glasses of water per day. If you struggle to stick to a water drinking routine, find a 2L water container and mark each cup in the bottle.One cup should make up an eighth of the bottle. Aim to reach each mark during your day at break periods. This could include breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper.
