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If your work has piled up and you need to stay up for multiple days in a row, you can stay energized and healthy by using a few simple tricks. To keep your body and mind energized, eat small, frequent meals. Avoid junk foods that can leave you feeling sluggish. Instead, aim to eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. Also, move around to keep your brain stimulated. Even if you’re working on a project, take periodic short breaks of about 10 minutes to walk around or do some pushups. Another way to stay awake and alert is to keep your lights on, which will trick your body into thinking it’s daytime even at night. To learn how to recover after a period of not sleeping, keep reading!