According to Hamilton, it’s also important to plan meals according to what you hope to achieve in a day. After a meal the arteries widen so that there is a healthy blood supply for the to extract the nutrients - it s work for the body so this is something we experience as a slump in energy, she says.
Basically, your body wants you to rest so it can get on with the job of digestion. The more you fill up, the more your body will release hormones enticing you to take a nap, explains Hamilton.
What the research says: Studies have found consuming more calories earlier in the day may help (Image: Getty Images)