Whether it’s mental burnout, lack of sleep, or just the early-setting sun, no one is safe from the mid-afternoon brain fog that sets in like clockwork. But, you don’t have to let it win—and kill your vibes and productivity to boot. While lots of factors are at play—from hormones to mental health—there is one piece to this energy-draining equation you do have some control over. And that’s what you eat.
You’ve heard the saying that food is fuel. That quite literally is true in that food has calories and calories are energy, but it’s the makeup of the micro and macro nutrients in those foods that make the difference between you crushing it or crashing. Here, registered dietitian Amanda Holtzer reveals how to hack your breakfast and lunch eats to have the best chance at maintaining your energy until dinner. The best part? Holtzer is all about an anti-diet, unrestrictive way of eating that isn’t about following rules, but rather about sustainable, nutritious choices that work for you. Incorporating these tricks and meal ideas is both easy and delicious.
