I also feel that the best thing to do when you're droopy is to put a little exercise into that time of day. The food suggestions are great, but very VARIED as to what will actually work for you, OR where to find all the suggestions. Exercising, breathing & stretching a little more!

Also, if you're drinking green....PLEASE make sure (or hound where you shop) that you want all your drinks to be CAFFEINE-FREE. Way too many people depend on it, and it's not the cure-all for yes...getting a good night's sleep, proper exercise of some sort, and balanced meals.

Thanks for article with all the comments!

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I would suggests engaging in activities even longer (I know it seems counter-intuitive but exercise actually boosts energy levels). Also, sometimes I combine a bit of my chlorophyll drink mix with some green tea in the afternoon, and get a nice and healthy boost of energy from it. The chlorophyll has a minty flavor, so it serves as a pretty good complement to the otherwise bland green tea. And I haven’t tried many herbal energy supplements, but I know for a fact that Panax Ginseng provides a huge boost of energy that is not only sustained but in fact doesn’t have the infamous “crash” associated with most energy supplements. And yes, in terms of the crash foods, unless you want to be in a food-induced coma for the rest of the day, stick to the healthy, frequent, smaller meals so as to fight off fatigue and keep your metabolism up.

I've just started a blog about problems with lethargy and lack of energy at http://markgetsetgo.wordpress.com/ So guys please check it out if you get a chance. Would love to have some comments on some of my posts.

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Kabin
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Great eating advice at the bottom. I used to inhale lots of pasta at lunch, because I was a distance runner and you're "supposed" to eat it, but would crash big time. Now that I am having a big green salad with seeds and some lean meat I don't have the food coma. As for supplements, one thing I've found that really works is the Spot On Energy patch. It has green tea, b-vitamins, and a tiny amount of caffeine in it (less than a can of Coke), but the boost is huge. I recommend it: http://www.spotonenergy.com

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Good article but a warning or two: If you have or are susceptible to high blood pressure, do not consume or be careful about consuming licorice, as it raises blood pressure. Also, watch those saturated fats, excepting coconut oil. Nuts, seeds, avocados, legumes and for the non-vegans/vegetarians, salmon and sardines are all good choices. And finally, please do remember that mercury is accumulative, meaning it builds up and does not get dissipated over time, so every time you eat tuna or some fresh-water fish, you're accumulating more mercury in your brain.

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First, anyone who is on Care2 should realize that eating tuna now is unethical. All tuna species are severely threatened by overfishing. That means YOU are helping eat them into extinction. If you love tuna, do the smart thing, don't eat it for the next five years or until you hear good proof that the fisheries are recovered fully.

For energy I would like to recommend nuts, especially the healthier nuts such as almonds and walnuts. They are slow to digest and pack a lot of good energy. Combined with dried fruits they can provide all the energy you need to get past the slump and make it to mealtime without hitting the high fat candies or candy in a can known as soft drinks.

Another useful tip is to get rid of iceberg lettuce. It is a net energy loser. Use spinach or leafy lettuces on your sandwiches and salads and you will have a lot more energy and more fiber and phytonutrients in your diet too.

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Water works because so many of us are chronically dehydrated. Also, don't forget to listen to your body. I read stats that 80%-90% of us are sleep deprived. Even 20 min. of relaxation and deep breathing -- or sleeping, if you can fit it in -- makes a huge difference. There's a reason some cultures have siesta. Studies show it increases productivity, too. No surprise there!

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(Sorry about the double post. Wrong key) The tongal tuna from TJ had the lowest mercury count of any brand tested.
As for energy, I notice if I eat a heavy lunch or a lot of carbs, I get the 3:00 crash. Light lunches with more protein help me sail through the afternoon.

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Trader Joe, if you are lucky enough to have one, has a green drink in their juice section, and they are reasonably priced. A good health food store would have something, too, but would cost more. Just an aside about Trader Joe. I checked mercury content for Tuna, and TJ's Tongal tuna had i/3 as much as Chicken of the Sea.

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Trader Joe, if you are lucky enough to have one, has a green drink in their juice section, and they are reasonably priced. A good health food store would have something, too, but would cost more. Just an aside about Trader Joe. I checked mercury content for Tuna, and TJ's Tongal tuna had i/3 as much as Chicken of the Sea.

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