Bring Energy Back into Your Day with Healthy Food Choices

We all know what we should eat , and what we shouldn't eat. We also know that when we are really hungry, and time is of the essence, we eat what we can grab quickly. We make poor choices when it come s to our diets, and it shows when we feel tired and blah. Instaed of that extra cup of coffee, or the candy bar in the vending machine, why not try and reenergize yourself with some simple healthy choices instead?

The first basic rule, probably not new to anyone yet still often ignored, is to not skip meals. But these should also be healthy and energy food filled meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner should be planned with healthy eating in mind. By keeping the menu simple, you can still get healthy food at every meal.

Second, have healthy snacks in between the meals, and don't skip on the snacks. Healthy snacks will help keep your blood sugar levels even, which will help keep you feeling energized throughout your busy day.

Third, drink lots of fluid throughout your day. Most of us do not get enough water and that causes dehydration which causes you to feel sluggish and tired. Of course, sugary drinks and sweetened drinks are to be avoided. They will only add pounds and add to fatigue.

Fourth, take a multivitamin every day.

Fifth, eat more fruit, vegetables, and grains.

Sixth, cut back on alcohol. Alcohol is dehydrating, which is bad for energy levels and for your skin. It will also add unwanted pounds.

Seventh, cut out or at least way back on fatty and fried foods. French fries, potato chips, gravy and sauces just make you feel bloated and will slow you down .

Eighth, choose natural and unprocessed foods like fruits and vegetables. Add these to your diet every chance you get.

Choosing healthy foods for your diet really isn't hard. Make a list if it helps, and put it on your refrigerator Some food suggestions:

Yogurt

Granola

Fresh Fruit, especially berries of all kinds

Veggie omletes

Lentil soup

Turkey Sandwiches on Whole Wheat Bread

Grapefruit

Grilled Chicken

Grilled Fish

Baked Potato with Low Fat Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt

Brocolli, Spinach, all dark leafy vegetables

Vegetable pasta

Wheat cereal

Skim milk

Tomatoe Juice

Orange Juice

Grapefruit Juice

Healthy Snacks To Have on Hand

Dried Fruit Mix

Apples and/or Bananas with Peanut Butter

Orange Slices

Low fat Cheeses

Hard boiled eggs

Low fat Cottage Cheese

Fresh Fruit

Half a Turkey Sandwich on Grain Bread

Half an English Muffin with Low Fat Cheese

And lastly, try to not add extra sugar to drinks, coffee, teas, or food

Avoid White Bread and Crackers

Choose grain products over white unbleached flour based products

Drink water, at least 64 ounces each day.