Eating Methods for Mental Laborers
Eating Methods for Mental Laborers
Breakfast — Low-fat, low-sugar breakfast: Two types of food should be eaten in moderation: one is carbohydrate-rich foods, which contain abundant starch and sugar; once ingested, they can synthesize more serotonin with sedative effects, limiting brain cell activity and reducing work and study efficiency; the other is fried high-fat foods, which cause prolonged digestion due to excessive fat and cholesterol intake, leading to reduced blood flow to the brain and resulting in cerebral hypoxia. Scientific breakfast principles should emphasize low-fat and low-sugar.
Lunch — Eat More Protein: Lunch should primarily consist of high-protein foods with carbohydrates as secondary. Excessive intake of flour, rice, and sweets will lead to drowsiness and lack of energy in the afternoon. Research shows that for men and women over 40, consuming large amounts of carbohydrate-rich foods results in lower energy levels than those who eat high-protein lunches within four hours after meals. The secret lies in chicken, duck, fish, and meat being rich in protein, which breaks down into tyrosine, converting into chemicals that stimulate the brain, thus maintaining high energy levels.
Dinner — High-sugar, Low-protein: Dinner is opposite to breakfast—carbohydrate-rich foods should be the main staple, allowing more sugar to enter the body, increasing serotonin concentration in the brain to exert sedative effects and prepare for sleep. Excessive protein intake at dinner increases calcium loss in the body, leading to calcium deficiency on one hand, and elevates urinary calcium concentration, promoting stone formation and triggering urinary tract stones.