Showing posts with label lunch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lunch. Show all posts
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Feeling Sleepy after Lunch How to Avoid it especially in Office
Have you ever felt sleep in your office especially after Lunch ? I felt it several times. Sometime i sip a cup of coffee to feel awake. I often wondered if i was the only one feeling sleepy or there is some one else also. Sometimes i found some of my colleagues saying the same thing. Then i found that its a common thing to feel sleepy after having lunch. But what causes it. Because if you know the reason of feeling sleepy after lunch then you can avoid that thing especially in office, because its really awkward to yawn at your office desk.
There are several reasons behind feeling sleepiness after lunch. But most common is heavy lunch.
Most Common Reasons:
There may be some other reasons as well. Some of them are related to what you are eating and some of them are related to some diseases.
Feeling Sleepy after Lunch
There are several reasons behind feeling sleepiness after lunch. But most common is heavy lunch.
Most Common Reasons:
- If you are having heavy lunch then your digestive system demands more blood, so that it can get energy to digest the food. If causes lack of blood supply to your brain, which causes feeling sleepy after lunch.
- Insufficient Sleep: Insufficient sleep during night can also make you sleepy after lunch. Some of us watch late night TV shows and need to wake up early to go to work. If you are in 20s and have a healthy body then it is the most common reason for feeling sleepy.
- Sugary Food: Sugary Food increases the blood sugar levels. It makes your pancreas to release insulin to control blood sugar. Insulin triggers tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin in your brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which makes you feeling sleepy. So avoid sugary food in lunch.
- If you are feeling excessive sleepiness after lunch then you may be suffering from medical conditions. It may include iron deficiency, mineral deficiency, insulin resistance or Diabetes, hypoglycemia or some other disease. Doctor can tell it better. So if its excessive sleepiness then consult a doctor.
How you can avoid feeling sleepiness after Lunch
- Avoid Overeating
- Avoid Food rich in sugar
- Avoid Fast Food, as its rich in sugar, fat and carbohydrate. Try to have protein rich diet.
- Exercise regularly in the morning
- Have a good breakfast, so that you can eat less during lunch and maintain energy level
- Consult a doctor if you are feeling that you are feeling excessive sleepiness.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Kale Bowl With Quinoa Millet Or Rice Perfect For Breakfast Lunch Or Dinner!Vegan Gluten Free And Low In Calories
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One of my Favorite Meals
This simple kale bowl makes a great meal. Lately Ive been enjoying it for breakfast but it is also wonderful for lunch or dinner. You can use any of your favorite grains as the base. For a gluten-free meal, use quinoa, millet, or rice. If gluten is not an issue, you can also make the dish with barley, farro, or couscous. Or, if youd like, replace the kale with chard or beet greens.
For breakfast I serve it with a small fruit salad and for lunch or dinner I serve it with a tossed green salad or cup of soup.
Perfect for Weight Loss
Whatever grain or greens you select, its a delicious low calorie recipe, with less than 300 calories per serving. When made with kale and protein-rich quinoa, the dish provides 11 grams of complete protein, providing all of the essential amino acids. It also delivers a substantial dose of omega-3 fatty acids. The avocado provides a healthy monounsaturated fat that keeps you full longer.
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Kale Bowl with Quinoa, Avocado, and Hemp Seeds
Vegan, Gluten Free
[makes 4 servings]
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt plus some for sprinkling
4 packed cups raw kale, stems removed and washed
1 avocado
2 tablespoons raw hemp seeds
1/2 lemon
Prepare quinoa. If quinoa is not pre-rinsed, place in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for several minutes.
Place quinoa in a 2-quart sauce pan with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until all the water is absorbed, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest for another 10 minutes.
While the quinoa is cooking, steam the kale until tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, thinly slice the avocado and set aside.
To prepare the kale bowl, place one quarter of the cooked quinoa in each of four bowls.
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| I used multi-colored quinoa as the base of this kale bowl. |
Place one quarter of the steamed kale over the quinoa.
Place one quarter of the avocado slices over the kale.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each bowl and sprinkle each with one quarter of the hemp seeds and a little salt. Serve immediately.
Per serving: 277 calories, 10.5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 789 mg omega-3 and 3,182 mg omega-6 fatty acids, 0 mg of cholesterol, 11 g protein, 38 g carbohydrates, 7 g dietary fiber, and 179 mg sodium (not counting the final pinch of salt).
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