In our busy lives, many choose to skip breakfast stating that they are not hungry. However, this creates a scenario where your body plays catch-up the rest of the day. It is important for everyone to eat before 10:00 AM, but especially those with low adrenal function. Ten o’ clock is when your stored blood sugar supply after the night’s fast will generally run out. Not eating will stress your adrenal gland further, pushing you into greater adrenal fatigue. Even a small snack is helpful if that is all you can manage. Eating regularly (every 3 hours), will help your body keep blood sugars constant throughout the day without overworking your adrenal gland.
is a smoothie considered food?
Comment by cheri — March 7, 2011 @ 8:13 am
I bought a juicer recently but before that I would make smoothies for my daughter (too sugary for me) I only use sugar free vanilla yogurt, mango, banana, and just a little orange juice. I have a friend who is huge into protein powder and always puts some of that in there too. I would consider it eating if it was no different than what you would chew.
Comment by Nancy — May 14, 2011 @ 10:25 am
“Ten o’ clock is when your stored blood sugar supply after the night’s fast will generally run out” – what assumptions are you making about the time a person wakes up, and after how much sleep, and how long before going to sleep did they eat? Etc etc.
Comment by Suzy — June 29, 2011 @ 6:58 am
I was diagnosed with adrenal fatigue nearly two years ago. My doctor highly recommended I start my day with a high protein meal. He also advised that I avoid raisins and bananas. I make smoothies with plain greek yogurt, whey protein, and frozen berries, and a little milk. I also eat some almonds or walnuts. I snack on a few almonds or walnuts mid morning and mid afternoon. Before going to bed, I also eat about 6 almonds.
Comment by Jane — August 11, 2011 @ 12:20 am
I just finished reading Marcelle Pick’s latest book, Are You Tired and Wired? She does a fantastic job deciphering adrenal fatigue and offers several quizzes to help readers determine how much they are affected. Best of all, she includes a 30-day Eating Program that offers a “blueprint” for healthy eating – she also includes easy to make, yummy recipes!
Comment by sas — December 13, 2011 @ 10:08 am
I think it all depends on what is actually in the smoothie. I have adrenal fatigue and I drink a smoothie every morning; it seems to help some.
Comment by Cindy Watson — December 30, 2011 @ 12:58 pm