Healthy Meals to Boost Your Energy

Do you find yourself yawning during the day and wanting to crawl into bed while at work? Perhaps it is time to boost your diet with food that will not only taste good but give you energy too. It is important to have a diet that is full of meal options so you do not get bored or tempted by fattening snacks. Instead do your grocery shopping with a list of healthy meal ideas that you can mix and match. Listed below are several healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner meal ideas that will boost your energy and keep you going all day long.

Breakfast Ideas That Will Boost Your Energy

Egg Omelet
Simply cook three egg whites with one sliced red bell pepper and top with low-fat cheese (dairy, soy, rice or almond). Serve with a slice of whole grain bread topped with 1 tsp natural peanut butter, one orange, and a cup of green tea.

Cereal
High-fiber cereal with skim milk and banana slices served with 4 ounces of organic orange juice.

Yogurt
Mix Greek yogurt with granola and raisins. Serve with hot green tea.

Oatmeal
Oatmeal (made from steel-cut oats) mixed with one cup of skim milk. Serve with one sliced apple and walnuts.

Lunch Ideas That Will Boost Your Energy

Burrito
One whole wheat tortilla filled with sliced chicken breast, three slices of avocado, salsa, pinto beans and brown rice. Roll and enjoy!

Tuna
Canned tuna (packed in water) mixed with low-fat mayonnaise. Serve with low-fat tomato soup and a mixed green salad.

Vegetarian
Hummus in whole wheat pita bread served with a side of sliced carrots and celery, and one bowl of lentil soup.

Dinner Ideas That Will Boost Your Energy

Meat
Seasoned pork tenderloin, one cup wild rice, and stir-fried bok choy.

Fish
Salmon fillet served with a sweet potato and steamed broccoli.

Vegetarian
Risotto made with low-sodium vegetable broth and mushrooms. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve with grilled asparagus.