13 Common Lunch Foods To Avoid For More Energy

Do as I say. Not as I do. It's important I be honest and frank with you. I consumed four of these foods at lunch today. Am I starting to feel extra tired? Oh yeah. Big time. But according to a new study posted by Health Digest, avoiding those certain foods could've helped me ultimately avoid this midday slump.

There's nothing worse than hitting the early afternoon of your workday and mentally hitting a wall. When your eyes get heavy, and your body wants nothing more than to lay down and take a fat nap. But there's still several hours left of your day, and there's still so much work that needs to get done. While it might not be 100% possible to completely avoid these feelings some days, there are definitely steps you can take to ensure that your body has the nutrients and energy it needs to power you through your day and get you to the other side.

As Health Digest points out, it's important to remember that several different factors could be contributing to feelings of exhaustion in the afternoon. For example, stress could be at play in different areas of your life, and those stressors could be causing you to feel less motivated and sleepy. Also, remember that everyone is different, and every body is different. Some foods and drinks might not have the same effect on one person as they do another, Some might not have any effect at all on certain people. It just depends.

However, if you frequently eat or drink any of these common lunch foods and find yourself feeling sluggish afterwards, maybe try setting these aside for a bit to see if it makes a difference. It can't hurt! Diet is so important when it comes to energy levels. After all, the goods we ingest are ultimately the equivalent to gas in a car. We're fueling our bodies!

How many of these do you regularly enjoy at lunch time?

I love these things. They're so quick and easy! But beware.. some might be swiping your energy.

One of my favorite fruits. I would've never guessed!

This one is slightly more predictable. Lay off the chips, yo.

MSG is a food additive used to enhance flavor, and enough people experience weird feelings once consumed that it might be worth it to stay away.

Ah, rice. You're so delicious. But my stomach feels like a rock after I eat you.

Kind of obvious. Fast food will basically, typically, put your body into hibernation mode.

Watch out for dairy... It can get you feeling sluggish.

So. Much. SUGAR! You might gain some energy for a minute, but the crash could hit you hard.

Wine is great and all, but it might have you "wine"ing that you're tired after lunch.

Fun fact: That feeling of total exhaustion after you gobble down turkey dinner at Thanksgiving? It's not a Thanksgiving thing. Consider avoiding the bird.

One of my FAVS. But I find myself preferring mine with a side of a nap.

Coffee. Pop. Energy drinks. They're delicious and slightly addictive. But they're gonna ultimately leave you zonked!

This one... THIS one... Will drain your energy. But it's so yummy... Sigh.

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Fall is, hands down, my favorite season of all. The overall color palette, the comfy, cozy sweaters, and the drop in temperature is enough to send me floating on a pumpkin-shaped cloud nine.

Perhaps my favorite component of fall is the treats. It's no secret at this point. I'm a major foodie. I live for trying new things and exploring the many dining options our fabulous city of Las Vegas has to offer. Drinks and goodies that give major fall vibes honestly give me life. They get me genuinely excited, as I know they evoke the same emotions for many others. That's why I decided to ask on my Instagram and 102.7 VGS' Instagram what our followers favorite fall treats were and what I needed to hunt down and try as we head into the season. And they did not disappoint!

Some of these items are brand spankin' new, some are fall classics, and some are only available in Las Vegas. You can't go through the fall without a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard from Dairy Queen. That's a given. But the brand new Blood Orange Dunkin' Refresher from Dunkin' needs the hype and the spotlight it deserves. And Starbucks... We already know they've been killing the fall game for decades with their Pumpkin Spice Latte. It's almost like an unspoken rule. You basically have to get one, but it's important to know before you go that the price went up.

Nonetheless, these items are sure to shift you into the fall spirit in no time. And I'm ready to transport at first taste. I'd really like to say "sayonara" to these ridiculously high temperatures at this point. I love the desert and all of the weather it brings throughout the year, but enough is enough. Bring on the sweaters and the Sanderson Sisters!

Check out these 7 tasty treats to enjoy this fall in Las Vegas. How many have you already tried?

You're welcome. Just... you're welcome.

The fall vibes packed into these little cookies... UNREAL.

While the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard has been a go-to fall treat for years, the Cinnamon Roll Centers Blizzard is brand new! I can't wait to give it a try...

Dairy free and suggested straight from our followers! Served hot or iced, this one is a must-try.

It's coming BAAAACCCKKKKK! Thank goodness!

We knew our followers had good taste before this suggestion. This just confirmed what we already knew. Don't miss out on this new, refreshing, fall favorite!

These two are basically the guiding light leading us into colder, cozier days. It's great to have you back, sweet friends.

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