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I watched Dr. Oz a few days ago, something that I never get to do ...

Posted: Aug 18, 2010

And the subject turned toward having those late afternoon "crashes" and what you can do about it. It seems like every day between 3-4 I just feel like I cannot go on without a cat nap and instead I find myself getting up and walking around a lot, getting more coffee, diet coke, etc., anything to stay awake. He stated that pineapple, because of the level of the acidity in it, is an energy food, to try eating it when you reach these "crash" points. So I decided to try it.

For the last three days I have had a pineapple sandwich or some sort of pineapple for lunch and I have to tell you that it has made a HUGE difference. The first day I really did not notice that much of a difference but for the last two days I have been able to work straight through my normal "crash" times without any problems, no sleepiness, no drugged feeling, etc. It has been wonderful!! Now, lol, my question ..... is this really just mind over matter or do you think that the pineapple is truly working?

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how long after you eat it does it take - sm

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to kick in? I usually start my shift at 10 am along with 400 mg of those caffeine tablets. Feels like nap time right about 2-3 pm, but I don't want to consume anymore caffeine. I guess if you think the pineapple is going to work, it WILL work. Kind of like the placebo effect maybe.

Thanks for posting - anonymoose

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Me too about 3-4:00 pm. I'm basically falling asleep. In fact I was going to be posting if anyone had any suggesting to break through this.

Thanks for posting.

I'm definitely going to try this - what do I have to lose? - sleepymt

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I hate those tired spells. Worth a try!

I don't know...sm - GT

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about afternoon crashes but I do know that pineapple is good for aches and pains. Hubby has shoulder problems and we've been eating pineapple mixed in the blender with an oranges and water (sort of like a shake) for over 5 years and his shoulder hardly ever bothers him any more (old injury from a horse). I'm close to 60 and walk every day and I have less aches and pains than my own children. In fact, I have none. Of course, I eat a healthy diet along with the pineapple and that could also help. I'm a staunch believer in healthy diet but, yes, I would say eat pineapple every day--for whatever reason. :)

Gee, I'll have to try it. Do you use fresh, canned or doesn't it matter? - Backwards Typist

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I work an odd shift and 4 hours into it, I'm ready for a nap. Then near the end of my shift, I'm ready for a nap again. Sometimes, I fall asleep at the computer while working, uually only 10 minutes, but that's an absolute no-no.

I will also try it because of the aches and pains part. I have a shoulder that is getting more than annoying and DH is always twisting his ankle when he gets out of the truck. If this would help him, I'm sure I can get HIM to buy the pineapple. LOL

I always use fresh...sm - GT

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just because I prefer the taste over canned and it's probably much better for a person any way. I know it keeps us going. We go through 2 a week. We have a daughter turning 40 in a few weeks and she has soooo many health problems but she just won't listen. She thinks she can eat anything she wants without consequences. She just can't figure out why old mom and dad seem to stay so much healthier than her. ;)

Okay, so I have been doing this for about a week now and I can honestly say (sm) - SillyMT

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that after about two days I really started noticing a difference in my energy level in the afternoons and evenings. All of these years I have been pouring coffee into my system from 2:00 on (feeling like I needed it more at that time than I did when I first woke up) and I never had this surge like I do with the pineapple. Again, I have to wonder .... mind over matter possibly? Oh well, I really don't care, it seems to be working and I am going to stick with it until I get sick of pineapple, LOL.

For those who asked, I have been using canned pineapple. I am not sure if or what kind of difference it would make using fresh. May have to research that :).

Good luck to everyone that is trying it!!!

How much pineapple do you eat daily? (NM) - Curious

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