You don’t eat the right foods
Before you get frustrated that you can’t sleep and feel tired all the time, try to think about your diet and how you can improve it. As you already know, there’s a strong link between your diet and metabolism, as it creates fuel for your body from the food you eat. In other words, your diet contributes to the energy that you need throughout the day, so you should eat clean and healthy if you want to be more energetic.
“Your blood sugar balance plays a critical role in your energy levels throughout the day, which is why not all carbohydrates are created equal,” Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN, CDN, the Good Housekeeping Institute’s registered dietitian explains. “If you are indulging in high amounts of sugar or refined white carbohydrates like white bread and white pasta, your blood sugar will initially spike up.”
So, when your body receives more sugar than it needs, it will produce insulin and this process causes an abrupt fluctuation in blood sugar levels that can lead to fatigue, irritability and exhaustion.
“Instead, opt for foods loaded with fiber,” Sassos said. “Fiber can help to slow the absorption of sugar in the body, improve blood sugar levels, and help you avoid any spikes in blood sugar and insulin production.”
