Got a case of the “desk doldrums”? The inevitable feeling of zapped energy that comes on strong either mid-morning or late afternoon. Stay away from the sugar or caffeine and instead use these tips for sustained energy.

1. How to Overcome the Desk Doldrums
(Eating for Energy)
Marissa Vicario, Founder and
Wellness Expert
Marissa’s Well-being and
Health
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2. How to Overcome the Desk Doldrums
(Eating for Energy)
Got a case of the “desk doldrums”? The
inevitable feeling of zapped energy that
comes on strong either mid-morning or
late afternoon.
Stay away from the sugar or caffeine and
instead use these tips for sustained energy

3. How to Overcome the Desk Doldrums
(Eating for Energy)
1. Eat Whole Foods
• As tempting as the vending
machine or office can be,
stick with unprocessed, un-
packaged foods for snacks.
• Eat plenty of vegetables,
beans, lean protein and
whole grains for lunch to
stabilize appetite and energy
levels.

4. How to Overcome the Desk Doldrums
(Eating for Energy)
2. Choose foods that are
alive
• Raw foods have a life force
and keep digestion smooth.
• A fresh, organic green juice
can provide the same jolt
that caffeine does.

5. How to Overcome the Desk Doldrums
(Eating for Energy)
3. Add Superfoods
• Adding superfoods
like chlorella, maca
and coconut water to
smoothies provides
an extra kick in the
morning

6. How to Overcome the Desk Doldrums
(Eating for Energy)
4. Go Green
• Build meals around leafy green
vegetables.
• Aim to eat greens at every meal (at
the very least) or as consistently as
possible.
• That means greens in a morning
smoothie. A big green salad for lunch
and a green salad for dinner or some
other kind of cooked greens.

7. How to Overcome the Desk Doldrums
(Eating for Energy)
5. Experiment with animal
food
• Eating too much meat, dairy,
chicken and eggs may cause
energy dips for some people.
• Experiment with how much is
right for your body. Look for
cues from your body.

8. How to Overcome the Desk Doldrums
(Eating for Energy)
6. Sweeten Gently
• Replace sugar and artificial
sweeteners with gentle, natural
sweeteners like maple syrup or
coconut sugar.
• Sweet vegetables like yams,
carrots and beets can reduce
sugar cravings associated with
low energy.

9. How to Overcome the Desk Doldrums
(Eating for Energy)
7. Walk it off
• Taking a short walk
outside or even to a
friend’s cubicle can do
wonders to distract you
and perk you up.
• You’ll come back from
your short break re-
charged and refreshed..

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