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Lunch: How it can affect the rest of your day. Rosie Millen, mental health nutritionist and Verve Nutrition Ambassador, reveals how to make the most of your lunchtime. How can the food we eat at lunchtime affect the rest of our day? "The science behind it is incredible - what you eat at lunch doesn't just affect your afternoon energy, it influences everything from your hormones to your sleep quality," Rosie says. She goes on to explain that eating a nutrient-dense meal packed with protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats can help improve your sleep and mood. ”The key is choosing foods that nourish rather than burden your digestive system," Rosie shares. ”I love creating what I call 'power plates' - starting with a base of dark leafy greens (packed with minerals!), adding a palm-sized portion of lean protein (essential for sustained energy), and including healthy fats like avocado or olive oil (crucial for nutrient absorption).” "Avoid eating heavy, starchy-based carbs and refined foods like pasta and bread since this will wreak havoc with blood sugar levels, and likely trigger a crash.” Is there a best time to eat lunch? The typical lunchtime coincides with our body's natural metabolic rhythm. ”Your body has this incredible internal rhythm already, and the ideal lunch window of 12:30-1:30 PM aligns perfectly with it. This timing is when your digestive fire (or 'agni' as it's called in traditional medicine) is at its peak!” Why is it beneficial to take a walk after lunch? "The science here is fascinating: that gentle movement after eating triggers something called non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), which helps optimise your blood sugar response to the meal.” If you are too tired to go for a walk after your meal, it could be a sign that you need to adjust what you're eating for lunch.
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