Do you feel tired and sluggish in the middle of the day? Certain foods, such as sugar, sweets, and chocolate, can lead to a sudden upsurge in your insulin levels. These foods could be at the root of your sluggishness – and may lead to irritation.

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Try to eat smaller, more frequent meals; eat low-GI foods instead of refined carbohydrates; rather eat fat-free and low-fat dairy products than full-cream products; also eat more wholegrain foods, bran cereals, beans, lentils, peas, samp, crushed wheat, sweet potato, mealies, brown rice, soft fruits and citrus fruits.

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