conflicting carbohydrates

[jchrisobrien]

I'm very tired lately.  Today my lunch nearly knocked me unconcsious, which tanked my mood to boot.  I know that a heavy carb lunch (like rice stir fry) will cause you to crash and get very sleepy.  Carbs are also needed to give you energy when you are working out.  I've been slacking, but I mean to get back into it.  I'm really tired of (heh) getting tired at work.  Gotta love that eternally depleting fleshy prison we're stuck with.

What do you eat for lunch that gives you energy?  What do you eat that knocks you out?

Comments

[silas7.livejournal.com]

I picked up some apples, I try to have one around 3 every day, they are good pick me ups. I'm going to see if I can go with a slightly smaller lunch today. I am doing the B complex thing, usually in the morning, but I will try taking it at lunch and see what happens.

I didn't drink alot of water yesterday, practically none as I think back on it. So some dehydration may have complicated the headaches and miserableness yesterday.

Sadly, most of the meals I make have rice as a major component these days.

[sbazzy.livejournal.com]

i think it's good to pair some protein with snacks - like an apple with cheese or peanut butter. it helps keep you from getting hungry too soon.

my favorite afternoon snack is pistachios.

[silas7.livejournal.com]

I used to keep some nuts in the office: walnuts or pistachios would be tasty.