10 FOODS THAT WILL HELP INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK

4 min readJun 24, 2022

What we eat has a direct impact on our performance at work. Do you want your mind and your body to perform optimally? Then you’ll need to practice good nutrition.

By good nutrition, I mean the best foods that can help us boost our work productivity

These foods can

Increase your focus,
Improve memory
Stabilize your mood.
Increase energy

And when you get enough of them consistently, you get more productive days, weeks, and months as a result.

I will be talking about the 10 foods that can help us boost productivity

ALMONDS

They increase focus.
They are packed with the necessary calories to get you through your day.
They are filled with healthy fats which slows the body’s digestion of sugar and carbs- Keeping the blood sugar steady and our willpower up throughout the day.
The protein in almonds helps curb your appetite without feeling sluggish.
Almonds are rich in riboflavin which is known to boost memory.

PECANS

This nut is stocked in choline, a Vitamin B

This vitamin B helps support your brain’s memory and development.
It also boosts your mood and energy levels.

KALE

The food is rich in calcium, and fiber.
Rich in manganese, the superfood increases concentration and brain function.
The vitamins also help you stay focused.

BLUEBERRIES

Blueberries are also linked to enhancing cognitive ability- involving reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract thinking, and complex idea comprehension.
Increases memory and attention spans.
Increases motor coordination.

STRAWBERRIES

Strawberries are filled with Fisetin, a flavonoid that helps with memory function.
It improves focus at work.
It also helps to learn things better and faster.

BANANAS

Provided glucose which provides energy and helps us stay focused.
The glucose also keeps us productive throughout the day.
Bananas also have a sufficient amount of carbohydrates, so they’ll keep you feeling full longer.

GREEN TEA

Green tea contains an amino acid called L-theanine that improves focus and helps the brain stay alert.
L-theanine mixed with just the right amount of caffeine is one of the best ways to improve productivity.
Green tea also helps us relax and focus.
It helps fight mental fatigue.

EGGS

Eggs are chock-full of a B vitamin called choline, which is known to help improve memory and speed up reaction times.

DARK CHOCOLATE

The sugar and caffeine in dark chocolate provide just the right amount of energy to get work done
The magnesium in chocolate also helps relieve stress and anxiety.

GREEK YOGHURT

Greek Yogurt contains tyrosine, an amino acid that helps boost a person’s mood.
It also provides the body with energy

Which of these fruits are you going to try out today?

About the Author: Esther Ilori

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