5 Recipes to Beat the Afternoon Slump
21 May 2015
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Most of us know that the afternoon is a time when a little nap would be nice. Productivity decreases and it becomes difficult to hide yawns. How to avoid this afternoon slump? Opt for recipes with one of the ingredients below
Is your energy level at its lowest? Is your blood sugar playing tricks on you? You have probably already succumbed to a sugary waffle, a soda, or a piece of chocolate to keep yourself awake? Although sweets are effective in the short term, they turn out to be a bad choice in the long term.
Here are 5 healthy and delicious alternatives for your body, your brain and therefore your health.
1. Chia Seeds (sage)
These are easy to combine because of their neutral taste.
Recipe idea: Chia pudding with cinnamon and vanilla
1 cup of milk (preferably plant-based, dairy-free) to your taste: almond, vanilla, coconut
3 tablespoons of chia seeds
1-2 packets of stevia
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
A pinch of sea salt
Preparation: Easy, simply mix all the ingredients together and let the mixture cool in the fridge. Serve cold.
2. Coconut Water
Fancy a cool drink? Before drinking another one, think about the bad sugars you're going to ingest, the coloring in the drink, and the disaster it represents in terms of calories. You don't like water and want something that tastes good? Try coconut water. Sweet, low in calories and with a high potassium content, it will be more than beneficial for your heart.
Recipe idea: Refreshing watermelon and coconut water
1 deseeded watermelon cut into chunks (about 5 cups)
4 cups of coconut water
2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
Preparation: puree the watermelon, add the coconut water and the squeezed lime. Let the mixture cool and serve cold.
3. Eggs
Most people only eat eggs for breakfast. It's a shame because they are rich in protein, calcium, iron... Nothing is easier than taking a hard-boiled egg as a snack to the office. Stuffed eggs are also delicious and serve as an accompaniment to a salad or simply as a light snack.
Recipe idea: Mimosa or guacamole-stuffed eggs
6 large hard-boiled eggs
1 medium avocado
2-3 cl of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of finely chopped red onions
1 tablespoon of finely chopped jalapeños (Mexican pepper)
1 tablespoon of finely chopped coriander
Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon of diced tomatoes
A pinch of chili powder (garnish)
Preparation: Peel the eggs and cut them in half, keep the egg yolks separate. Mix the yolks with the avocado. Add the rest of the ingredients, then, last, the diced tomatoes. Stuff the egg halves with the mixture and enjoy!
4. Peanut Butter
Healthier than it seems, this helps maintain your protein levels and is full of vitamins (so it's better than a Snickers or a bag of M&M's). We obviously don't advise you to devour the whole jar with a spoon, but, in combination with nuts or fruit, it's a good idea for a tasty and healthy snack!
Recipe idea: Fruit to dip in peanut butter sauce
1 cup of Greek yogurt (preferably unsweetened)
1/2 cup of peanut butter
1/4 cup of honey
1/4 tablespoon of cinnamon (or more, to taste)
Preparation: mix everything until you get a delicious paste and serve with your favorite fruits, vegetables or healthy toast.
5. Tuna
Omega 3 stimulates the brain, productivity and is excellent for health. In short, it has everything to be integrated into your menus. Don't hesitate with fish. Tired of tuna sandwiches? Vary the pleasures!
Recipe idea: Cucumber bites and tuna salad
1/3 cup of homemade mayonnaise (preferably with coconut oil)
1/3 cup of finely chopped red onions
1 can of tuna
1 tablespoon of sea salt
1 tablespoon of freshly ground pepper
1 cucumber (cut into thick slices)
Preparation: mix everything in a bowl, except the cucumber. Place about a tablespoon of the mixture on the cucumber slices. You will have thus prepared small cucumber toasts.
From these recipes, but also with their basic ingredients, you will be able to experiment with delicious energy snacks. Your productivity, but also your body and your health will thank you!
Enjoy your meal!
(EH) (SC) Source: Gentwenty.com
Is your energy level at its lowest? Is your blood sugar playing tricks on you? You have probably already succumbed to a sugary waffle, a soda, or a piece of chocolate to keep yourself awake? Although sweets are effective in the short term, they turn out to be a bad choice in the long term.
Here are 5 healthy and delicious alternatives for your body, your brain and therefore your health.
1. Chia Seeds (sage)
These are easy to combine because of their neutral taste.
Recipe idea: Chia pudding with cinnamon and vanilla
1 cup of milk (preferably plant-based, dairy-free) to your taste: almond, vanilla, coconut
3 tablespoons of chia seeds
1-2 packets of stevia
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
A pinch of sea salt
Preparation: Easy, simply mix all the ingredients together and let the mixture cool in the fridge. Serve cold.
2. Coconut Water
Fancy a cool drink? Before drinking another one, think about the bad sugars you're going to ingest, the coloring in the drink, and the disaster it represents in terms of calories. You don't like water and want something that tastes good? Try coconut water. Sweet, low in calories and with a high potassium content, it will be more than beneficial for your heart.
Recipe idea: Refreshing watermelon and coconut water
1 deseeded watermelon cut into chunks (about 5 cups)
4 cups of coconut water
2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
Preparation: puree the watermelon, add the coconut water and the squeezed lime. Let the mixture cool and serve cold.
3. Eggs
Most people only eat eggs for breakfast. It's a shame because they are rich in protein, calcium, iron... Nothing is easier than taking a hard-boiled egg as a snack to the office. Stuffed eggs are also delicious and serve as an accompaniment to a salad or simply as a light snack.
Recipe idea: Mimosa or guacamole-stuffed eggs
6 large hard-boiled eggs
1 medium avocado
2-3 cl of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of finely chopped red onions
1 tablespoon of finely chopped jalapeños (Mexican pepper)
1 tablespoon of finely chopped coriander
Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon of diced tomatoes
A pinch of chili powder (garnish)
Preparation: Peel the eggs and cut them in half, keep the egg yolks separate. Mix the yolks with the avocado. Add the rest of the ingredients, then, last, the diced tomatoes. Stuff the egg halves with the mixture and enjoy!
4. Peanut Butter
Healthier than it seems, this helps maintain your protein levels and is full of vitamins (so it's better than a Snickers or a bag of M&M's). We obviously don't advise you to devour the whole jar with a spoon, but, in combination with nuts or fruit, it's a good idea for a tasty and healthy snack!
Recipe idea: Fruit to dip in peanut butter sauce
1 cup of Greek yogurt (preferably unsweetened)
1/2 cup of peanut butter
1/4 cup of honey
1/4 tablespoon of cinnamon (or more, to taste)
Preparation: mix everything until you get a delicious paste and serve with your favorite fruits, vegetables or healthy toast.
5. Tuna
Omega 3 stimulates the brain, productivity and is excellent for health. In short, it has everything to be integrated into your menus. Don't hesitate with fish. Tired of tuna sandwiches? Vary the pleasures!
Recipe idea: Cucumber bites and tuna salad
1/3 cup of homemade mayonnaise (preferably with coconut oil)
1/3 cup of finely chopped red onions
1 can of tuna
1 tablespoon of sea salt
1 tablespoon of freshly ground pepper
1 cucumber (cut into thick slices)
Preparation: mix everything in a bowl, except the cucumber. Place about a tablespoon of the mixture on the cucumber slices. You will have thus prepared small cucumber toasts.
From these recipes, but also with their basic ingredients, you will be able to experiment with delicious energy snacks. Your productivity, but also your body and your health will thank you!
Enjoy your meal!
(EH) (SC) Source: Gentwenty.com
