Daylight and vitamin D
Daylight in the morning gives your internal clock a clear start signal. Far north in winter, the sun is too low for your skin to make vitamin D.
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More energy through the whole day
Too little daylight, too little sleep and swinging blood sugar are among the most common reasons for low energy. Here are the principles biohackers use for steady energy, and habits you can test this week.
Four principles
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Cold gives a kick
Cold water gives a sharp rise in noradrenaline, which makes you alert and focused. The effect lasts for hours, and many use it to start the day.
Cold plunge benefits → 03
Sleep first
No supplement or technique makes up for too little sleep. Fixed times and enough deep sleep do the most for your energy.
Better sleep → 04
Steady blood sugar
A sugary meal gives a short peak and then a dip. Protein, fibre and fat in the meal give steadier energy through the day.
The Glucose Goddess hacks →Try this for a week
Test what gives you more energy. Pick one or more habits, try them for seven days and notice how your energy changes.
- Get outside in daylight in the first 30 minutes after you get up
- End your morning shower with 30 seconds of cold water
- Wait an hour after waking before your first coffee
- Eat protein at breakfast
- Take a short walk after lunch instead of another coffee
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