Nutrition Dev Performance: What You Eat Affects Your Code
I used to think that what I ate had nothing to do with my coding ability. Then I discovered that the right nutrition could make me 10x more productive and focused.
Sunday, February 4, 2024 · 8 min read · By Kevin Moe Myint Myat
The connection between nutrition and cognitive performance is real. When I’m properly fueled, I can debug complex problems in minutes. When I’m running on coffee and sugar, I struggle with simple tasks.
The Brain Food Experiment
I tracked my nutrition and coding performance for 30 days. The results
were clear: protein-rich breakfasts, healthy fats, and stable blood
sugar = peak coding performance.
Fuel your brain: the developer's nutrition guide
The Sugar Crash Problem
Sugar gives you a quick energy boost, but the crash that follows kills
your focus and makes debugging feel impossible. I learned to eat for
sustained energy, not quick fixes.
The Developer Diet
My ideal developer diet: protein and healthy fats for breakfast,
complex carbs for lunch, and light dinner. I also drink plenty of
water and avoid the 3 PM energy drink trap.
What's your go-to meal for peak coding performance?
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