Even if it costs, you should start the day thinking about something you will do today that will make you happy. It can be the coffee you drink as soon as you get to the office, the time on the bus where you take the opportunity to read your favorite book or magazine, or brand new that dress you were looking for so much.
In case you haven't just found that little "moment", we have 12 tricks that will help you start the day with energy yes or yes. If you want to be active again in the morning, apply these recommendations starting today.
1. A simple glass of warm water
After about 8 hours of drought, the body, and especially the brain, needs to hydrate. A large glass (300 ml) of warm water with a few drops of lemon helps to jump-start your metabolism. In fact, according to Dr. Holly Anderson of Cornell University (USA), the tiredness that you sometimes notice in the morning can be due to a lack of hydration.
2. An early coffee
Coffee only increases mental alertness by 30% in just 15 minutes. Then the effect wears off, so if you have a slow awakening, drink your coffee as soon as possible. Of course, do not go overboard with sugar and do not take more than two a day.
3. Take nuts
A study from Harvard University (USA) has shown that eating nuts helps to control weight. While another from the Rovira i Virgili University of Tarragona claims that they improve mood, so they are all advantages. At breakfast you can substitute cold cuts, margarines or fatty dairy products for almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews or flax seeds.
4. The puffed flakes, better without sugar
If you've been fond of a bowl of milk with cereals, remember that these tend to have sugar and add too many calories. Also, in the middle of the morning you will feel a drop, so it is better to choose puffed flakes of rice, wheat, millet, corn, or more exotic cereals, such as quinoa, spelled or amaranth, but without sugar.
5. Cheese with walnuts and apple
Choose a fresh cheese - Burgos, ricotta or cottage cheese -, add some walnuts, a touch of honey and accompany it with a roasted apple (don't miss the recipe in the link). The contrast of textures and temperature awakens the palate. It is a super balanced breakfast, because it provides carbohydrates, proteins, fiber and fat.
6. Revitalizing shower
A good cold shower favors the elimination of fatty tissue, helps you lose weight and also wakes you up (very useful first thing in the morning). It is not necessary to start the shower with ice water, it is better to take a normal shower and, at the end, hold 1 minute with fresh water and 45 seconds, at cold temperature.
7. Infusions as an alternative to coffee
If you don't like coffee or are sensitive to caffeine, you can have an infusion with a teaspoon of rosemary and another of mint. Prepare it in freshly boiled water for 5 minutes. It will also stimulate you, so you will start the day to the fullest.
8. Eating a good breakfast loses weight
Studies from the Universities of Colorado and Duke, in the United States, confirm that a nutritious breakfast helps you lose weight or keep it under control. Experts recommend that a healthy breakfast has about 450 calories, most of which come from complex carbohydrates, such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal, fruit …, with some protein and fiber.
9. Orange juice and cookies
The orange has vitamins C and B1, folic acid and essential oils that activate the nervous system. Wholegrain cookies with chocolate provide energy and fiber. Can there be a better combination to start the day? If you want to spice up your morning, add fresh grated ginger to the juice.
10. Don't forget about proteins
Along with whole grains and fruit, a protein ingredient is essential to feel energized for longer. Harvard Medical School recommends Greek yogurt, egg, dried fruit, or salmon.
11. A little solar energy
As soon as you wake up, if you can, open a window facing east and take a few deep breaths. This will cut off melatonin, the hormone responsible for sleep.
12. A massage against drowsiness
It is an oriental technique that has an effect similar to that of coffee but is totally harmless. Upon awakening, sit on the edge of the bed, rub your hands together until they are warm, and massage your ears between your thumb, index, and middle fingers. Then, cover the ears with your palms, and with your fingers tap on the nape of the neck.
These simple tricks will make you start the morning very active and wanting to take over the world. But if what costs you is not waking up but falling asleep, discover these 30 tricks to sleep like a baby.
