Doctors reveal common dinnertime habits that are likely leaving you suffering from exhaustion

Doctors have revealed the most common dinnertime habits that are likely leaving you exhausted every morning.

Medical experts Mary Valvano, Ruvini Wijetilaka and Danielle Kelvas recently spoke to HuffPost to share their top tips for getting energized at the start of the day.

The trio revealed the ways you could be draining your own energy supplies - including dining late and eating processed foods.

The doctors agreed that the key is to make small changes to your everyday routine in order to see continued results.

Doctors have revealed the most common dinnertime habits that are likely leaving you exhausted every morning (stock image) 

Dr. Mary Valvano, who is a physician at BetterNowMD, believes that the first habit to break is waiting until dinner to eat your biggest meal of the day. 

She shared: 'The adage "eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and supper like a pauper" is actually based in biology.  

'Cells in our body metabolize food differently based on the time of day. 

'Eating the same meal at 8am versus 6pm can affect our body's ability to use it for energy.' 

If you dine late, you could 'impair blood sugar levels and the ability to get optimal energy from the next day's meals.'

Mary suggests committing to the healthy habit of consuming the most amount of food in the morning and decreasing as your day continues.

Opting to dine late also has dire consequences for your sleep because it disrupts your natural circadian rhythm.

Dr. Ruvini Wijetilaka, who works as a board-certified internal medicine physician at Parsley Health, explained that your energy will also inevitably be drained if you don't get the recommended seven to nine hours of rest each night.

The experts recommended 'consuming caffeine from sources like tea, especially green or fermented tea, can help improve energy levels' (stock image)

But the doctors did not stop there with their advice.

Contrary to popular belief, when it comes to beverages, energy drinks might actually be draining your energy supplies in the long run, according to the experts.

They can also be a risk to your heart and brain health, lead to inflammation and increase your blood pressure, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Mary recommended an alternative and said: 'Consuming caffeine from sources like tea, especially green or fermented tea, can help improve energy levels by supporting the mitochondria, which are responsible for producing energy in our cells.'

Dr. Danielle Kelvas, who is a physician based in Tennessee, also shared: 'Regular exercise can help improve energy levels by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the brain and muscles.'

She suggests 'at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each day, such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming.'

Diet is also key with Danielle recommending one that is 'rich in whole, unprocessed foods [that] can help provide sustained energy throughout the day.'

The expert added: 'Focus on eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins.

'Avoid consuming too much sugar and processed foods, as these can cause energy crashes.'

Unhealthy habits such as dining late, not getting enough sleep, consuming energy drinks and eating processed foods could be causing you to feel tired (stock image)

Danielle believes that tiredness is not just physical - but rather emotional and mental as well. 

Fatigue and chronic stress are often a side effect of emotional exhaustion. 

She advised: 'Practice stress-management techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to help reduce stress levels and improve energy.'

Danielle shared: 'Low energy levels can be associated with various health conditions, such as infections, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and sleep disorders.'

According to Harvard Health, if you experience fatigue for a duration of a week to two weeks, you should reach out to a doctor. 

Other symptoms can include fever, loss of appetite and shortness of breath.