The apple offers major benefits to the human body, but
fruits in general are big, too. So, why apples you may ask? The benefits of an
apple are amazing, since it contains fructose which is a natural sugar that can
wake you up naturally and help keep you going. It also moves slowly through the
body, reaching areas where you may not wake up immediately, but once an apple
in your system it'll wake you up and keep you awake.
Coming from the cocoa bean, chocolate at least starts as
something all natural. It's a fatty food, so it's not something you want to
indulge in frequently. But if no coffee is present, a simple chocolate bar does
have enough within to make you wake up. The moment you put chocolate in your
body, it can give close to immediate comfort, but also drive up energy. It
won't last for a very long time, but if you get moving once you eat or drink
something with chocolate involved, chances are you're waking up pretty well.
Seems a bit obvious, I know. But, light has a way of, shall
we say, annoying people in the morning. Whether you wake up to the bright sun
or the light being cut on in your room, it may be a torturous way to get up,
but it's guaranteed to get you up and keep you up.
Another one that may seem obvious, but is not used as often
with Americans, is exercise. It's not as if you have to do a lot, but things
like running in the morning, even if it's just around the block, not only can
keep you healthy and fit, but it will wake your body up very well. Stretching
can be a big help, or if you're feeling foggy, heading to the gym can get you
going. But most of the time, you can get going right at home with no need for a
gym membership. Really, it's all about the blood. When you get up and going you
start to get the blood flowing throughout the entire body.
Some of you may be asking, "How can water wake me
up?" Well, drinking one glass of water before bedtime will make you have
to, well, get up to use the restroom. So, that's one way of course. But there
are several other ways. The shower includes water, unless you live with Willy
Wonka and have the best chocolate shower ever! However, what's most effective
is being awakened by cold water being thrown on you by someone. That is a
guarantee that you'll wake up. If we want to make it scientific, water has a
lot of health benefits, too. Think about it, your body is made up mostly of
water. You can last 3 weeks without any food but only 3 days without water,
meaning it is important to the body daily. So, starting the day with a tall
glass of water or bottle of water can really help the body.
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