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Salt Or Sugar? How Diet Could Be Contributing To Your Afternoon Crash

Do you regularly notice an afternoon energy crash, or do you struggle with daily fatigue? If so, you may turn to that afternoon cup of coffee or energy drink to get yourself through the rest of the workday, only to experience the next energy crash a couple of hours later.

By Jacqui Goetz4 min read
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In addition to the pervasive American tendency not to get enough sleep, there are two diet-related potential culprits that could be tanking your energy levels. One is the infamous drop in blood sugar, resulting in that afternoon sluggishness. The other is a less well-known offender, electrolyte imbalance.