Brain Food: Nutrition Hacks for High-Performance Founders
Glucose spikes are killing your afternoon focus. Learn what to eat to maintain steady energy levels throughout the workday.
2:00 PM. The post-lunch slump. Your eyes are heavy, and your brain feels meaningful like fog. This isn't "normal fatigue"; it's a biological response to what you just ate.
The Glucose Rollercoaster
Carb-heavy lunches (pizza, sandwiches, pasta) cause a rapid spike in blood sugar. Insulin rushes in to manage it, causing a crash 90 minutes later. The Solution: Flatten the curve.
Hack 1: Savory Breakfasts
Start the day with protein and fats, not sugar.
- Swap: Cereal/Pastry -> Eggs/Avocado/Greek Yogurt.
- Why: Sets a stable baseline for the day.
Hack 2: Order of Operations
Eat food in the right order to reduce glucose impact:
- Variables (Fiber) first.
- Proteins/Fats second.
- Carbs/Starches last.
Hack 3: Hydration != Coffee
Caffeine blocks adenosine (sleep pressure), but it doesn't hydrate you. Being 1% dehydrated drops cognitive function by 5%.
- Rule: 1 glass of water for every cup of coffee.
Conclusion
Your brain consumes 20% of your body's energy. Feed it premium fuel, and you'll get premium performance.
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