Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:32 pm   Reply with quote      

I work part-time a couple nights a week from 10pm-6am. I immediately go to my full-time job and don't get any sleep until later that evening. My question is what foods are good for helping me to be alert and to stay awake during my day job? I do drink coffee, but sometimes it messes with my stomach. I usually eat a lot of small meals through out the day.

Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:58 pm   Reply with quote      

A natural, whole foods diet is the best under any conditions. The document on “Natural Foods for Optimal Health” will give you an understanding of how the foundation for good health is dependant on supporting the body with an optimal amount of nutrients. Please read the section on Components of a Natural-Foods Diet.

Are you allowing yourself time to eat in the morning between jobs? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Numerous studies have shown that starting the day with breakfast helps maintain a healthy weight throughout life and leads to overall better energy and performance. A quality breakfast should include sufficient protein, along with fruits and/or vegetables, and possibly a serving of a whole-grain or other complex carbohydrate such as beans or root vegetables. Attached is a document listing healthy breakfast ideas to get you started.

Working two jobs in this way is stressful for the body and may put strain on your adrenal glands. The third document explains how the body copes with stress and how to “feed” your adrenals to support their functioning.

You may want to peruse this website for more discussion on healthy lifestyles.

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