Thinking about what we eat and drink can make a difference in our energy levels and how we feel. Therefore understanding which foods suit you, make you feel good and give you energy can be useful. Once you have eaten, it takes between 24-72 hours for food to pass through your stomach, small intestine, and large intestine and finally through to illumination. The NHS website offers advice on eating well and which foods will help your digestion.
There are many different diets; some influenced by a person’s religious or moral beliefs, and others that are recommended by people with either personal or professional knowledge and experience. The NHS suggests a balanced diet that includes fruit and vegetables, carbohydrates and protein. In addition, the recommendation is to drink up to 2-2.5 litres of fluid per day, understating that some fluid including alcohol and those with caffeine will increase urine output and can contribute to feeling dehydrated and hungry. If you are feeling tired and sluggish, making changes to your diet by reducing your sugar and alcohol intake can improve your mood and increase your energy levels.