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myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health1 year ago

I was posting something about food that makes you sleepy. And it got me thinking. If there are foods that makes you sleepy, there must be food that makes you stay awake.
Now we all know about cafeine. But it does not work for everybody.

So I decided to do a search on the internet for more information.
Apparently, food is categorized into two main groups. One is the sleeps, which as the name suggest, makes you sleepy. You can read more about it here --> http://www.mylot.com/w/di... other category is the wakers.
Wakers are foods that stimulate neurochemicals that perk up the brain.
One of the neurochemicals that keeps us awake is tyramine, an amino acid that causes the release of a brain stimulant called norepinephrine, that can keep us wired all night long.

Here is the list of foods that keeps one awake:
ham
bacon
sausages
Aged cheese
aubergines
tomatoes
red wine
peppers
smoked meats
fish
chocolate drool

So, maybe including some of these foods in your day meals like breakfast and lunch will allow you to stay awake better during work hours. lol

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1. myLot reputation of 87/100. skyblue (842)   ranked 878 out of 11,517 in health   1 year ago

I think todays top discussion.I will try it.Have a good day.


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

I too am going to give it a try to see if it is true.
An interesting find for me today as well.

Today's top discussion? I sure hope it will be.
Cos the more people knows about it, the more they are aware, the better their choices of food come meal time! lol

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2. myLot reputation of 96/100. kun2349 (7558)   ranked 1,391 out of 11,517 in health   1 year ago

YEah, this list here, looks more decent to me.. hehe^_^ All of the above food are part of breakfast items and thus they should really wake one up.. haha=D

But other than these foods, i supposed all sweet stuffs should have the same effect too right?? Because the sweetness in the food will increase out body pressure, and thus causing causing our metalbolism rate to be higher, and we can stay awake..

Isn't that right?? hehe


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

But sugar will usually surge the blood energy levels. Once the sugar rush is over, you end up more sleepy and awake.
And you will need more sugar to maintain that high level of energy during the surge.

I do not think it is a good idea to put sugar on the list. Especially if you are not leading a active lifestyle to burn all that extra sugar. lol


myLot reputation of 96/100. kun2349 (7558)   ranked 1,391 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

BUt most things are sweet and have sugar, or glucose in them^_^ SO, in a way, we are actually taking them inside our body, and they are part of the reason as to why we are more awake.. haha


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

Yeah... I know. It is call the glucose index.
I was looking at those when I was calculating the kind of food to eat when I was on a diet.

That is why I am not putting sugar, explicitly, on this list. lol


myLot reputation of 96/100. kun2349 (7558)   ranked 1,391 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

lol=D Going on diet is good, but never count those calories.. hehe^_^ because it will only take away the joy of our food.. lol=D


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

To some extend, you still gotta count them.
That is why there is a need to look for substitutes to replace foods that we regularly eat in order to not feel deprived. lol


myLot reputation of 96/100. kun2349 (7558)   ranked 1,391 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

hehe^_^ But to me, i have never counted my calories as i eat them all.. Because i need as much calories in my body so that i'm able to burn them off as energy.. hehe


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  8 months ago

Easy to say for some one who exercises a lot.
For me, I cannot afford that luxury due to some health reasons.
So, getting substitutes is the next best thing to compliment whatever exercises I can do. lol


myLot reputation of 96/100. kun2349 (7558)   ranked 1,391 out of 11,517 in health  8 months ago

lol=D Well then, walk around more and u will get your exercise^_^


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  8 months ago

I'm walking... I'm walking...! lol

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3. myLot reputation of 93/100. NaomiErin (146)   ranked 3,646 out of 11,517 in health   1 year ago

I took a chocolate once late at night because I was so hungry. I couldn't sleep after.>_< Even if I wanted to, my mind wanted to rest but my eyes were wide open. I couldn't think much at that time. Now I know what food I won't take before I go to sleep. Thanks for the information! So what if I take both? one that can keep me awake and one that can make me sleep, which will have a greater effect? Hmm..


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

I really have no idea. I guess it will depend on the quantity then.
And how much of the chemicals the body makes to make the brain sleepy or awake.
You can try and then tell us of the results. lol

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4. myLot reputation of 79/100. fren45 (663)   ranked 2,045 out of 11,517 in health   1 year ago

Thanks for the interesting topic on the foodstuff ..now I can stay awake better


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

I sure hope so. I am also gonna be re-looking my shopping list so that I can make full use of the benefits of food!
lol

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5. lisast (36)   ranked 7,446 out of 11,517 in health   1 year ago

Great post! Thanks for the useful info!
I just want to add that eating an apple in the morning is better than cafeine in terms of energy and to stimulate the brain!:)


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

Hmm... but apples are listed on the list of foods that make you sleep.
And I can attest to it.
Cos at one stage, I was having apples in the morning during my tea breaks.
It was good to keep me a wake for that short while after I eat the apple. There after, I feel darn sleepy. So much so, I made sure I never have apples again on mornings where I have important meetings!

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6. coloos (80)   ranked 7,448 out of 11,517 in health   1 year ago

Really appreciate your sharing. It's a great help to me. As a college student, i always have to stay up late and thus sometimes don't have enough energy in the day time. Thank you!


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

Glad to help. I was just doing some research after listening to the radio.
And boy was I surprised at the list when I search on the net.
I will definitely be re-looking my shopping list.
Hope you find the list helpful to you as I hope it would to me! lol

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7. myLot reputation of 91/100. goofygrmp (1582)   ranked 1,007 out of 11,517 in health   1 year ago

yes, caffeine, chocolate usually keep me awake.


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

I tried using caffeine to help me stay awake. And I got so cranky after that, I am constantly in a bad mood. So I stopped.
Chocolates? I have tried that too. But the horizontal growth is not helping me much, especially in my low activity life style. blush

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8. myLot reputation of 95/100. zweeb82 (1443)   ranked 1,976 out of 11,517 in health   1 year ago

HahahalolWhat about the part where you get sleepy after eating, no matter what food you take? HahalolWhen I'm sleepy, no food will keep me awake. Sleep I will, hahalol


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

lol Not every one can afford that luxury of sleep after a heavy meal.
That is why I like to eat light when I need the extra attention span. Especially for meetings after lunch. Those are the worst kind of meetings to ever have. After lunch, if the meal was heavy, it is terrible to have to struggle to stay awake! lol


myLot reputation of 95/100. zweeb82 (1443)   ranked 1,976 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

Hahaha, meetings after heavy lunch, hahahalolYou can tell me about that!~ It seems like everything we see become a nice bed & pillow - for instance, the meeting table? HAhahalolLike a mirage in the dessert feel, hahalol


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  8 months ago

ha ha ha ha ha... lol Exactly!
That is why I hate it when people like to schedule meetings in the afternoon.
Especially after lunch!

Now, whenever I have an afternoon meeting, I am mindful of what I eat during lunch!lol


myLot reputation of 95/100. zweeb82 (1443)   ranked 1,976 out of 11,517 in health  8 months ago

And don't forget about the quantity as well, haha!~lol


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  8 months ago

Yeah... not too full as well. Otherwise, sure will sleep. lol


myLot reputation of 95/100. zweeb82 (1443)   ranked 1,976 out of 11,517 in health  8 months ago

Haha!~lolWay to go bro.... yawnsleepHaha!~

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9. myLot reputation of 76/100. naka75 (494)   ranked 2,811 out of 11,517 in health   1 year ago

I don't quite agree ham, sausages, cheese, smoked meat, fish keep me awake, as I've ate them and several hours I can feel the sleepiness seeping in. I think most people would say coffee or tea, with the large amount of caffeine that keeps the brain "high". But to me, they make me dizzy and slightly sleepy. I guess for my case the only food I can think of is bottled pure prune juice, which has high level of antioxidants. I believe food with high antioxidants can help one stay awake.


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  1 year ago

Hmm... interesting. Foods with high antioxidants will help you to stay awake.
I will have to try to see if it has the same effect for me.

Like I said, we all react differently to the same foods. What may keep some one awake, may not do the same for you or me.

Thanks for sharing though. wink

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10. myLot reputation of 100/100. arkaf61 (5729)   ranked 31 out of 11,517 in health   8 months ago

Great! So here's the other part of the equation, and the way to possibly balance the whole thing together.
Thanks for both posts, good stuff:)
Although I have to say that from what I see I apparently already balance my meals in a way that the sleep or awake parts neutralize each other, but.... good to know:)


myLot reputation of 98/100. ahgong (3854)   ranked 30 out of 11,517 in health  8 months ago

ha ha ha ha ha... glad that you find the post useful.
I too am surprised at the list of foods when I came across it! lol

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