What to eat after Tet is good for brain work?

I feel tired and lethargic after Tet holiday, what should I eat to keep my mind alert, excited, and focused on work? (Thanh Phuong, Ho Chi Minh City)

Reply:

After a long Tet holiday with many activities, many people feel tired and not ready to return to work. In addition, the cold weather after Tet also contributes to vasoconstriction leading to poor cerebral blood circulation, headaches, insomnia, and fatigue.

You can add some foods like fruits (bananas, apples), peanut butter has natural sweetness that increases metabolism time higher than chemical sugars in candy. Protein in peanut butter provides long-lasting energy for the body.

Dried nuts contain a lot of protein, fat, and energy, helping to prevent lethargy and fatigue. You can eat yogurt to increase energy and alertness. You should mix yogurt with some fresh fruits such as apples, grapes, bananas, kiwis, and strawberries to add many vitamins and minerals that are good for brain activity.

Cereal bars are a great workplace snack, providing fiber and protein, low in sugar and carbohydrates.

Dark chocolate is high in healthy fats, antioxidants, fiber, and magnesium. It also provides a small amount of caffeine, which helps reduce feelings of fatigue and drowsiness.

You should rest and exercise fully to regenerate energy after a long Tet holiday. Some natural essences such as blueberry and ginkgo biloba help increase blood flow to the brain, improve nerve connections, support memory, reduce headaches and insomnia. If fatigue persists, you should see a doctor to diagnose the cause and receive timely treatment.

Doctor Tran Thi Tra Phuong
Nutrihome Nutrition Clinic System

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