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Q.
Think I need supplements or drinks for energy! Any tips?
I was wondering what I could take, that will give me energy. This week I started university and with my long days I find I am not as hungry. I try to keep my calories around 1200 whenever possible, but I take a low calorie lunch to uni and don't feel like eating when I get home. At home I will have something light such as meat with lots of veg. I am eating loads of fruit and porridge for breakfast. I have not had much carbs and my fat intake is low as I eat so much fruit and veg. I have found that I am feeling run down and very tired this week, which I am sure it?s due to the lack of carbs and fat. I have had a sandwich on two occasions this week and on those days I still feel drained. Is there anything I can take for an energy boost, and to make sure my body has the right amount on nutrition.
A.
Our expert says...
Hi,
Starting Uni is a very exciting time, but it can also be quite stressful and draining too so it is important to look after yourself.
When your days are long, try and spread your calories out fairly evenly over the day to give yourself continual supply of energy, otherwise energy levels can fall quite quickly. If your days are busy, and you find you are not that hungry, I would suggest that you split your meals into 6 or 7 small meals or snacks eaten at regular intervals across the day. For example, eating something every 2-3 hours would be a good habit to get into, even if this was something small like half a sandwich or a piece of fresh fruit with some mixed nuts or seeds. This should help keep your blood sugar and energy levels up throughout the day.
It’s great that you are eating plenty of fruit and veg and porridge is certainly a great start to the day, as it is a slow energy-releasing carbohydrate. But it does sound like you may need to look at adding in some more carbohydrates to your diet, as these provide the main energy source for our bodies. A healthy recommendation is that approximately 50-55% of our calories should come from complex brown carbohydrates, 15% from lean protein and 30-35% from healthy fats. Balancing your diet this way, with at least 5 portions of fruit and veg, should ensure you get all the nutrients and energy you need to enjoy university life.
I hope this helps.
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