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Falling asleep in the afternoon?

forget caffein- it's protein you need

The problem
I‘t's mid-afternoon and you're struggling to stay awake at your desk. You need a boost
- so Its time to load un with cafeine. sugar or both, right?

The solution
Well. you'II get a short-term energy surge. but that will be followed by a crash - and sugary snacks will increase body fat, as II you didn't know. There's a better answen new research has found that censuming amino acids. the building blocks of protein, switches on cells that stimulate the brain. according to the journal Neuron. Not only that but It also encourages your body to burn Its fat stores.

The science
In the study. researchers tested different. nutrients to see the effect on orexin cells. which dictate wakefulness and energy expenditure. Protein had the biggest Impact on these cells while consuming sugar increases the body's glucose levels, which blocks the cells from working — and if they are not stimulated regularly this raises your risk of obesity. so remember protein isn't just for post-workout recovery and keep protein-rich snacks handy for when you`re feeling sluggish.