During a long working day, lunch is a moment to look forward to. Finally get away from the computer and grab a bite to eat. You have been looking forward to this moment enormously and have saved up all your hunger.
The annoying thing is that after this delicious lunch you always have such a huge droop. This is called the 'Post Lunch Syndrome' also called PLS. The feeling that you prefer to take a power nap under your desk. This is already possible in some organizations, but what should you do if this is not the case?
How did you get the 'Post Lunch Syndrome'?
Let's start with why you have such a huge dip after eating, when you would think you get energy from eating… The trick is to eat the right foods. No carbohydrates, fats and soft drinks. In addition to eating the right foods, there are also a number of other things that can help. Below 6 tips not to fall asleep with your head on your keyboard this afternoon!
6 tips to prevent the 'Post Lunch Syndrome'
1.Exercise in the fresh air
Go outside for a walk during or after lunch. Thanks to the fresh air, your brain gets extra oxygen and you can get back to it. This also gets the metabolism going, so you prevent the bloated feeling when you're back at your computer.
2. Just eat throughout the day
Don't save all your hunger until lunch. It is good to eat small amounts throughout the day. The more you eat at lunch, the greater the weight loss afterwards. This is because after lunch you have an elevated blood sugar level, which then drops sharply again, giving you the “Post Lunch Syndrome”.
3. Rosemary or mint plant in the office
It's hot to have a rosemary plant or mint plant in the office! The nice fresh smell of this ensures that your energy level goes up. If it doesn't help, you can of course still make delicious tea.
4. Exercises at your desk
Sitting on an office chair all day is not good for your muscles, it can even give you an office butt. More about that in a next blog. To make the PLS less you can do exercises behind your desk. For example, lift your feet in turn, lift your shoulders up and down, and occasionally rotate them.
5. Schedule an appointment after lunch
It is smart to schedule an appointment about 1,5 hours after lunch (when the PLS is at its peak). Having a conversation ensures that you stay active and that you are less likely to slump behind your desk.
6. Drink enough water
Dehydration costs your body a lot of energy and it can make you very tired, even if you feel thirsty you are actually already dehydrated. So put a large jug of water on your desk and agree with yourself that it will be empty at the end of the day. This way you force yourself to take in enough fluids. A nice side effect is that drinking a lot of water gives you a tighter and younger skin.
If, after reading these 6 tips, you still don't feel like taking a power nap under your desk, that gives hope for the rest of the afternoon!
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