Gallery: 7 Midday Energy Boosts (That Don't Have Caffeine In Them)

If you’re someone who can’t think about anything other than a nap following lunchtime, you’re not alone. It’s pretty common to feel a little drained in the afternoon. But why is that?

It can be for a myriad of reasons. Maybe you skipped out on breakfast. Maybe you had more than two cups of coffee (a caffeine high can also cause your body to crash in a matter of hours). If you’re used to eating a high-carb lunch, that can also cause your blood sugar to spike and then plummet. Sitting still for long periods of time and/or being dehydrated may also be the issue. Or, it could be related to changes in your body temperature.

For all of these scenarios, there are things that you can do to give your body a bit of an energy boost. If a 15-20 minute power nap is an impossibility, try one of these seven other options. If you combine a couple of them, they’ll be just what you need to get you over that early afternoon slump.