Feeling tired throughout the day? Your diet could be playing a role.

Instead of reaching for a third, fourth or fifth cup of coffee, try looking at what you’re eating. That’s because your diet can play a major role in how you feel. Eating some foods can lead to a roller coaster of blood sugar highs and lows, with abrupt spikes and frequent crashes that can leave you feeling fatigued. But eating other foods can help keep your blood sugar and energy levels steady.

“Your diet plays a big role in your energy levels,” Danna Raphael, RD, CDN, a clinical nutritionist at HSS, shared with The Washington Post. “Your body needs energy to function, and keeping up with those demands is important. Caffeine can be helpful. But you need proper nutrition to help carry you through the day and to give your body something to run on.”

Read the full article at washingtonpost.com. This was also picked up by The Independent.