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Fueling the Clinician: Nutrition for Sustained Cognitive Performance
This podcast episode explores how nutritional habits directly influence the cognitive performance and emotional well-being of healthcare professionals during long shifts. It identifies common pitfalls, such as relying on caffeine or skipping meals, which lead to energy crashes and diminished decision-making abilities by the end of the day. To counter these issues, the text advocates for practical strategies like stabilising blood sugar through protein-rich snacks, staying hydrated, and preparing meals in advance. By viewing food as essential infrastructure for medical work rather than an…
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