A HUGE 72 per cent of adults hit a wall multiple times each week, ultimately losing nearly 37 minutes of productivity when it strikes – just shy of 78 wasted hours a year.
Nearly half (45 per cent) report feelings of during these moments, while 40 per cent feel unmotivated, and 37 per cent lack concentration.
Research involving 2,000 adults revealed others become irritable (27 per cent) and hungry (12 per cent) after hitting a wall.
To highlight Britain’s “other”;; energy crisis, a 17-tonne tank has smashed through a 13ft-high wall by Tower Bridge in .
The wall, crafted to represent the high carbs and 76 per cent typically reach for to , was demolished by Grenade founder Alan Barratt, driving the protein brand’s orange ‘tank’.
But while 78 per cent acknowledge the food they are fuelling themselves with could be to blame, 52 per cent are not confident in identifying the foods causing them to feel fatigued and lack focus.
Neal Duffy, from the protein bar brand, said: “We’re a nation of hustlers, so we need to fuel our bodies the right way.
“Sugar isn’t the enemy – it just needs to show up at the right time and in the right amount.”;;
The research also found 39 per cent choose their snacks based on convenience rather than nutrition, although 34 per cent are interested in learning more about nutrition and switching to .
Half, 53 per cent, are open to trying new alternatives though, with 36 per cent on the lookout for high protein, low sugar snacks options.
Sports nutritionist Lois Bright added: “Being more mindful about what we eat and when we eat it will help us manage our energy levels more efficiently.
“As a nation, we need to understand what we’re putting into our bodies and be realistic about what we’ll get out.
“Choosing drinks and snacks which are high in protein is a simple switch we can all make to ensure we have the stamina to power through our busy days.”;;
High-protein snacks includecottage cheese, hard-boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, nuts and seeds, and protein-rich treats like jerky or protein balls.
Focusing oncomplex carbohydrates and healthy fats can also boost energy levels.
Examples of complex carbohydrates include whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and oats, starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes and peas, and legumes like beans and lentils.
Healthy fats, particularly unsaturated fats, are found in a variety of plant-based and animal-based foods, includingfatty fish, nuts, seeds, avocados, and certain oils.
