Steady blood sugar
Big swings in blood sugar are linked to energy dips and cravings. Eat vegetables and protein before the carbs, and take a short walk after the meal.
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Food for more energy and better health
What you eat affects your sleep, your energy and how sharp you are through the day. Here are the principles biohackers build their diet on, and simple habits you can test this week.
Four principles
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Whole food first
Ultra-processed food is easy to overeat and gives less fibre, vitamins and minerals. The more of your diet that is whole food, the better.
What is biohacking? → 03
Enough protein
Protein keeps you full for longer and helps you keep and build muscle, especially together with strength training.
Exercise → 04
Fill the gaps
Oily fish gives omega-3, and in winter many people far north need vitamin D. Test first, and supplement what you are low in.
Supplements worth taking →Try this for a week
Biohacking is about testing for yourself. Pick one or more habits, try them for seven days and notice how your energy and sleep change.
- Eat your vegetables first in the meal
- Take a 10-minute walk after dinner
- Eat oily fish twice a week
- Start the day with a high-protein breakfast
- Eat within a 10–12 hour window
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