"People say, 'I’m so tired!' but don't understand the reasons why," Dr. Cheng, the chief of endocrinology at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, tells Parade. "There are things you can do to help give yourself better energy."
"High carbohydrate and sugary foods can cause your body to produce more insulin and put more energy towards digesting, thereby making you feel tired," Dr. Cheng says.
Dr. Joseph Monye, MD, an endocrinologist with Kaiser Permanente in Maryland, regularly talks to people about how stable blood sugar levels affect energy.
Put a pin in that comment about caffeine and food. One specific breakfast routine—involving both—can leave you dragging by lunch. Endocrinologists share the morning habit that can actually leave you tired by noon, and what to do instead.
According to four endocrinologists, drinking coffee before breakfast can cause a deep energy dip by noon. You may get a burst of energy because caffeine absorbs more quickly on an empty stomach, but it'll also wear off fairly quickly.
So, Dr. Finn says that if you're so over your energy plummeting by noon, you may want to time your coffee so you have it with a balanced breakfast.
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Dr. Monye points out that "caffeine works fast." Your body fully absorbs it, and you become more alert within 45 minutes. That's the point, right? Yes, but it can come back to haunt you later if you have coffee before eating, by causing lunchtime fatigue.
Dr. Finn knows that people drink coffee before doing anything else in the morning for a quick jolt.
"Unfortunately, the energy boost is temporary," Dr. Finn explains. "Many people start experiencing jitters, shakiness, increased anxiety or a feeling that their energy suddenly drops a few hours later. This happens because the stimulating effect wears off and the underlying fatigue becomes more noticeable."
2. Added sugar can crush energy
Cortisol is a stress hormone, and it can affect how alert you feel—you've got to be awake to escape the (figurative) bear chasing you, right? It rises in the morning, peaking about an hour after you rise and shine. Caffeine can trigger higher cortisol levels.
4. Your gut may also be exhausted
It's not just your brain that feels rather "blah" a few hours after drinking coffee on an empty stomach. Dr. Finn shares that this morning habit can lead to acid reflux, heartburn, nausea or general stomach discomfort.
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Dr. Finn suggests having your morning coffee with a breakfast that includes protein, fiber and healthy fats. Think chia seed pudding or avocado toast on whole-grain bread with a poached egg and fruit salad.
If you're not hungry or don't have time for a balanced breakfast, Dr. Finn says it's important at least to have a protein-rich morning snack with your coffee to help with caffeine absorption.
2. Consider waiting an hour before drinking coffee after waking up
"Your cortisol is already doing the work of waking you up in that first hour, so giving it time to peak before your first cup means the caffeine adds to your alertness rather than overlapping with your body's own wake-up hormone," Dr. Monye says.
3. Avoid high-sugar additives
"The sugars lead to insulin release and can lead to worsening of sugar spike and crash," she says. "Consider adding milk or sugar-free alternatives, or adding cinnamon or nutmeg."
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Dr. Jennifer Cheng, DO, the chief of endocrinology at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical CenterDr. Victoria Finn, MD, a board-certified physician with Medical Offices of Manhattan and a labfinder.com contributor Dr. Joseph Monye, MD, endocrinologist with Kaiser Permanente in MarylandDr. Sudha K. Yalamanchi, MD, an endocrinologist with Endeavor HealthHence then, the article about the morning habit that s actually making you more tired by noon according to endocrinologists was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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