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Ever get the mid-morning or mid-afternoon sleepy feeling – when you just can’t keep your eyes open? This can be a real problem if you’re at work or school and supposed to be concentrating and firing on all cylinders.

Your brain relies on glucose as its sole source of energy – your muscles can use other things like fat and protein but the brain needs glucose. If your brain doesn’t get enough then everything else slows down and that’s why you feel sleepy.

Studies in the UK show that children who eat breakfast in the morning perform better and have better concentration in lessons. Choosing a low-GL breakfast like porridge or an oat-based cereal and eating low-GL snacks and meals throughout the day have a similar effect in contributing to this improved performance and concentration.

By following the GL Diet you give your body a steady supply of energy throughout the day, your brain has plenty of glucose to keep it going, and your muscles have plenty of fuel to keep you active too. The GL Diet is great for both body and mind!