Comment by Ryosuke on "Does having a stomach full meal help in increasing productivity to code or work?"

For max productivity I usually try to manage my diet strictly. It's all about what you eat, as well as how you treat your body.

Following a few guidelines for myself ensures that I'm feeling the most energized and crisp:

Plenty of fiber to cut down the sugar. The more natural fiber you have, the less impact sugar has (which is why a salad helps a bowl of rice or pasta go down without making you as sleepy after).
Clean, long burning carbs (oats, brown rice, etc)
Protein in the morning! And just enough in general, helps manage appetite.
Plenty of low caloric, whole foods that are filling (veggies, fruits, etc). They're easier for your body to process than "processed" foods, meaning more energy for your brain ⚡️
Smaller meals more consistently. Helps ensure my brain doesn't get fog from overeating something I shouldn't (like bread 🥖)

It's all about feeling out your body. I know a lot of people that prefer fasting, or thrive in an environment with only 2-3 large meals a day. Depends on your personal metabolism, activity levels, environment, etc.

Experiment with your foods, record them and the effects in a log to keep track. And try mixing things up. If you get sleepy after lunch and changing the food doesn't help, maybe consider going on a walk to encourage digestion and get your blood pumping. Dedicating 30 minutes to something like that could help snap you back, as opposed to losing a couple hours feeling catatonic and nodding off 👍

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