Known as “energy thieves,” these foods not only lower your mood, but also cause headaches and affect digestive health.
Have you ever felt tired and without much energy even if you eat throughout the day, without skipping a meal? This could be a sign that you are consuming foods known as “energy thieves.”
Contrary to what many people think, Not all foods are effective when it comes to replenishing energy in the body. Leticia Canelada, nutritionist at the Instituto Nutrindo Idealis, explains that processed and nutrient-poor foods, in addition to not providing adequate nutrition, can negatively affect energy production and mood.
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To maintain high energy levels throughout the day, Leticia Canelada recommends avoiding foods such as:
- cakes
- Cookies
- Caffeine
- Alcohol-free drinks
- Candy
- Refined pasta
- Fast foods
- Margarine
- Alcoholic beverages
- French fries
- Ready-made seasonings containing monosodium glutamate (MSG)
“If you have Lactose intolerancenon-celiac sensitivity to gluten and/or sensitivity to A1 casein, it is also ideal to avoid milk, white cheeses, yogurt, foods made from wheat flour and any product derived from cow’s milk,’ advises the nutritionist.
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