Feeling tired? Forget coffee, have a glass of orange juice!
Feeling tired and groggy? Don’t automatically go make a pot of coffee. Instead, reach for a glass of organic orange juice! Recent research has found that orange juice boosts alertness, concentration and reaction times. Even better, the effects last for hours post consumption, especially with those who have juice with breakfast rather than mid-afternoon.
Researchers at Reading University put 24 men through a battery of mental tests on two different days. The results? On one of the days, the men consumed orange juice before being put through their paces. On the other day, a flavored sugary water was provided that looked and tasted similar to orange juice.
When the subjects drank the real orange juice, they performed better on tests of speed and attention. They also felt alert six hours later, the European Journal of Nutrition reports.
It’s believed through research that the effects are due to flavonoids, which are health boosting plant chemicals found in a variety of fruits and veggies, including citrus fruit and orange juice. These improve blood flow to the brain and ease the passage of information between cells. Previous research has concluded that orange juice is good for the brain but those studies were evaluating prolonged use. This particular latest research found that just 240ml a day — a small glass — is beneficial.
We’ll say cheers to that!
Source: Daily Mail