There are times when it is quite nice to eat a big meal and then take a nap. The holidays are a perfect occasion to treat yourself to a food coma. However, for people who are working or studying, feeling sleepy the entire afternoon can be inconvenient. Here are some tips that can help you prevent food comas when you need to maintain high energy levels.
Because foods rich in fat and carbohydrates can cause food comas, it’s important to avoid such foods and choose meals that include more fruits and vegetables. A balanced diet will make it easier for your digestive system to function, and it will result in better energy levels.
Food comas generally happen after having large meals, so many experts suggest eating smaller portions more often throughout the day. This practice provides your body with a steady source of energy. It also helps keep your blood sugar from rising to a high level.
Drinking more water can keep food comas at bay as well. It allows your body to digest food and take in nutrients effectively. Follow these tips, and you may find yourself feeling energetic even after a meal.
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Words in Use
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maintain
[menˋten]
vt. 保持；維修保養；堅稱
Our team maintained the lead until the end.
我們的隊伍一直到終場都保持領先。
Such a large yard is hard to maintain.
這麼大的院子很難維護。
The man maintained that he didn’t steal the woman’s purse.
男子堅稱他沒有偷那位婦人的手提包。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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function
[ˋfʌŋkʃən]
n. 功能，職責
vi. 運作
I think one of the functions of art is healing.
我認為藝術的功用之一是療癒。
The computer stopped functioning after the power failure.
停電之後，電腦就停止運作了。
Rick is an accountant and also functions as a dance teacher.
瑞克是會計師，同時也是名舞蹈老師。
The basement also functions as a gym.
地下室也可當健身房使用。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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portion
[ˋporʃən]
vt. 分配
n. 部分
A large portion of the money will go to charity.
這筆錢大部分要捐給慈善機構。
The cake had to be portioned out among the large number of guests at the party.
這個蛋糕需要分配給派對上的眾多賓客。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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steady
[ˋstɛdɪ]
vt. 使穩定
a. 穩定的
adv. 穩定地
n. （關係確定的）情侶
三態
steady / steadied [ˋstɛdɪd] / steadied [ˋstɛdɪd]
It’s hard to find a steady job these days.
這年頭要找一份穩定的工作很難。
James leaned on the wall in order to steady himself.
詹姆士靠在牆上以穩住自己的身體。
John is going steady with Mary, and they will probably get married one day.
約翰和瑪莉穩定交往，他們很可能有一天會結婚。
Tammy has been dating Chris for six months. He’s her steady.
塔米跟克里斯約會六個月了。他已是她的穩定男友。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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inconvenient
[͵ɪnkənˋvinjənt]
a. 不方便的
英檢中級
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nutrient
[ˋn(j)utrɪənt]
a. 營養的，滋養的
n. 養分
Most plants absorb minerals and essential nutrients directly from the soil as they grow.
大部分的植物在成長時，會直接從土壤吸收礦物質和必要的養分。
The nutrient value of fruits and vegetables is high; in contrast, it is low in desserts and junk food.
蔬果的營養價值很高，相反地，甜點和垃圾食物的營養價值很低。
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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digestive
[dəˋdʒɛstɪv]
a. 消化的
Practical Phrases
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take a nap
小睡一會
= take a siesta
You look exhausted. Why don’t you take a nap?
你看來累極了。何不小睡一下？
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treat oneself to
用⋯⋯犒賞自己
After a busy day, Haley treated herself to a comfortable hot bath.
忙碌了一天後，海莉用舒服的熱水澡來犒賞自己。
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a balanced diet
均衡的飲食
Having a balanced diet can help you stay healthy. 均衡飲食可以幫助你保持健康。
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take in... / take... in
欣賞⋯⋯ 將⋯⋯吸入（體內）
Milly loves to sit by the window and take in the view of the ocean.
蜜莉喜歡坐在窗邊欣賞海景。
