6 foods and drinks to maintain your focus and boost work performance

Do you often find yourself losing focus in the middle of the day while you are trying to meet your deadline? Are you sleepy right now when you should be thinking about the report you are doing? Well, if you are, then you shouldn't feel ashamed about it because apparently, most people, especially working adults are guilty of feeling the same way.

Thankfully, there is a way to stop the procrastination mood and it doesn't have to involve gallons of designer coffee from your favorite coffee shop. Here is a list of the top six foods and drinks you can prepare to help you stay alert and productive during office hours.

1. Green Tea

According to Yahoo! Health News, this drink contains theanine that helps increase brain waves, enabling you to relax and focus calmly on the task ahead. It is comparable to how a person meditates during yoga.

2. Dark Chocolate

Huffington Post writes that being sleepy and out of focus can be the best excuse to grab some of this delicious treat. Cocoa, the main component of chocolate, has flavanols that can increase the surge of blood flow to the brain. This in turn helps you feel alert and awake, making it easier to take on tasks.

3. Berries

Business Insider shares that nibbling on any kind of berry can help you increase memory and motor coordination dramatically. These fruity nibbles also contain antioxidants that can counteract stress and may act as anti-inflammatory agents against brain aging.

4. Peppermint Tea

This tea has no caffeine but it can perk up your brain because the mere scent of peppermint can instantly reduce anxiety, stress and fatigue, Yahoo! Health News writes.

5. Water

Brain dehydration is also possible that is why loading up on good old water can help bring back your focus and even enhance your short term memory ability, Huffington Post shares. It is best to keep a tumbler or glass handy in your office cubicle to ensure that you are constantly reminded to hydrate and fuel up.6. 

6. Yogurt

Besides being a healthy and light snack, this dairy product can easily give you the protein and probiotics you need, helping your digestion, which in turns let you avoid the distracting bloating feeling whenever you work, Business Insider adds.

BONUS TIP: To help you concentrate more, try to avoid consumption of sugary foods and other heavy, calorie-laden meals because not only will these food items make you sleepy, studies actually confirm that it will lead you feeling confused and weak once the glucose drops, otherwise known as sugar crash.