Last week we talked about caffeine and how too much could possibly be detrimental to your health. Since we alerted you about caffeine risks, we thought we should give you some other options and means to boost your energy throughout the day. So, just for trivia, what is the most natural way to boost energy?
The answer: Eat! The body usually builds energy from sustenance. Carbohydrates help produce fuel for your body. Eating the right things throughout the day can help your body maintain energy. Perhaps, you may not have to turn to caffeine if you find out what foods provide you with the appropriate amount of energy.
Carbohydrates are meant to be burned off since one of their major purposes is to fuel your body. This is an important aspect to keep in mind when you are eating foods that contain them. It may be counterproductive to overeat the needed amount just as it is counterproductive to under eat. Make sure you don’t skip meals and snack regularly. Not eating properly is a perfect way to zap energy and cause you to turn to not-so-healthy immediate options.
Foods, drinks, or snacks with a lot of sugar will give you a rapid fire of energy, but only for a moment. This can also result in negative health effects and crashing. Trust us, there is nothing worse than a sugar crash when you need to keep moving.
Remember, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the day to sneak in nutrition. It is up to you to determine which of those are the best opportunities. When you are working at your desk starting to feel tired and your stomach growls– pull out an apple or trail mix. It will help keep you stimulated throughout the day.
The EE 411: Foods that Boost Your Energy
To keep you on your toes at work and give you a bit of variety, here are some selections that can help keep you energized throughout the day:
- Eggs- consist of proteins that help repair your body’s energy after sleeping and boosts you for the day.
- Brown Rice- has proteins and carbs that help produce energy
- Fruits- natural sugars, glucose, that your body is better at metabolizing
o Apples- fiber! A nice sweet way to keep your energy alive without crashing.
o Oranges- with vitamin C, folate, potassium, fiber, this fruit will give you ongoing doses of energy with each orangy little piece.
o Bananas- fiber, glucose, fructose, etc. that will help boost energy.
o Blueberries- consist of energy improving carbs, plus they taste good.
- Greek Yogurt- why not?!
- Nuts
- Beans- a great source of proteins and carbs.
- Oats- fiber, reduce the risk of CVD.
- Fish- fatty acids, B6 vitamins, riboflavin, etc. It can lower cholesterol and reduces CVD.
- Sweet Potatoes- Vitamin A, C, and Carbs to help increase energy.
- Spinach- A top choice for iron that aids in producing energy.
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