Foods to Boost Your Energy
Eating an energizing breakfast is a great way to start the day. Continue eating small meals throughout the day instead of having a huge meal. Have breakfast, lunch and dinner with mini meals or snacks in between.
So, what foods do you eat to boost your energy? There are many to choose from. Foods that have vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, Chromium, Co-enzyme Q10, Magnesium, Protein and Zinc, contain energy.
What types of foods have these nutrients? Grains are full of the B vitamins and so are oats. There are all types of sprouts you can eat that are high in antioxidants, minerals, protein, enzymes and more. Peaches give you an almost instant energy boost and can be added to whole grain cereals, or mixed into a smoothie.
Foods such as shellfish, eggs, turkey, pork, lean beef, sardines and chicken help to keep you and your brain awake and energized. Healthy fats (those containing omega-3s and omega-6s), such as almonds, canola oil, olive oil, fish oil, nuts, avocados and seeds, contribute to keeping you alert.
Foods that are rich in Magnesium, as suggested by researchers, can contribute to energy boosts. These foods could include yogurt, green leafy vegetables, kelp, low-fat cottage cheese, skim milk, molasses, soybeans, wheat germ and low-fat cheese among others.
Squashes and yams are full of vitamin C and help keep your supply of energy constant. Other foods with loads of vitamin C are broccoli, lemons, guava, green peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, grapefruit, potatoes and most other fruits and vegetables.
A big part of staying energized is to not allow yourself to become dehydrated. Everyone should try hard to drink at least eight, eight-ounce glasses of water daily. Flavored water such as Propel and Vitamin Water as well as sports drinks like Gatorade are other good sources.
Some other foods with energy nutrients not already listed include liver, brown rice, mushrooms, blue cheese, mackerel, oysters, English muffins (whole grain of course), beef kidney, beef liver, chocolate (also great for anemia), trail mix, breakfast cereal bars, and raisins.
There are, of course, many more types of energy boosting foods, but this overview should get you started. These food items will not only provide you with more energy, but also with a better sense of well being and overall health.
Sources:
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Commonculinarian.com
Published by Jessica Rowe
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