Poker Online and Energy Drinks may not be a Good Mix
Hey, poker online fans! The
title of this post might have already raised some eyebrows. But read on and
find out the reasons behind our claim.
The brain and its
food :
Your brain is just about
2% of your total body weight but it consumes about 20% of the total energy. It
makes use of energy more than your liver, your kidney, your heart, and the
other organs you can think of.
The body makes most of
the energy it derives from all the carbohydrates that we consume. And so
loading up carbohydrates is essential for our cognitive functions. The brain , however, makes use of the glucose which is the end product of the processed
carbohydrates in our body. The brain does not have a big reserve of glucose so it
depends on a steady inflow of glucose. Lack of glucose and in card game terms you
will have poor reads, bad decisions, and of course no chips in the end.
The truth about
carbohydrates :
So, it will be best to
eat and drink carbohydrates while playing online poker games. Wrong!
Since these are fast-acting carbohydrates which flood your bloodstream with
sugar causing your body to react and level everything off by releasing a huge
amount of insulin. So you end up with dropping blood sugar.
You need to pick
carbohydrates which are low on the GI or Glycemic Index. This group
will release sugar in small amounts to your bloodstream, causing a steady flow
of supply for your brain. Instances of low GI’s are vegetables,
grains, and fruits. So this healthy bunch is your perfect online poker real
money food.
Energy drink :
The energy drinks, just
to emphasize, contain fast-acting carbohydrates which is actually detrimental
to your game. Drink a can and your body will compensate to lower the sugar in
your bloodstream and your brain ending up hungry for glucose as it calls and
folds.
The key is to eat healthily
and have a balance of carbohydrates which will help with your attention, focus,
and overall mental well-being.
Happy playing!
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