Foods To Add To Your Diet To Boost Energy
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 08: Avocados lie on display at a Spanish producer's stand at the Fruit Logistica agricultural trade fair on February 8, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. The fair, which takes place from February 8-10, is taking place amidst poor weather and harvest conditions in Spain that have led to price increases and even rationing at supmermarkets for fresh vegetables across Europe. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
When you need a little pick-me-up so the afternoon slump doesn’t take you out, what do you do? Lots of us grab another cup of coffee or a sugary soda to put some pep in our step, but caffeine isn’t the only fix. According to Newsweek you should be incorporating these foods into your diet can help boost your overall energy levels, so maybe you won’t feel like you need a nap at 3pm.
- Complex carbs like oatmeal – Carbs are fuel for the body and complex carbs take longer to digest than simple carbs and they can give you a more steady supply of energy throughout the day. Oatmeal is a good high-energy food since it releases energy slowly and starting the day with oats can keep you going for hours.
- Eggs – This breakfast staple gets its energy benefits in part from B vitamins, which help convert food into energy.
- Quinoa – Another complex carb, quinoa also contains amino acids that can help repair muscles after a workout.
- Dark chocolate – When you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, dark chocolate is a good energy booster thanks to the stimulants it contains, like caffeine and theobromine.
- Bananas – For a healthy, quick energy snack, it’s tough to beat bananas, which are good sources of potassium, fiber and B vitamins.
- Avocados – Not only are they delicious, they’re also full of healthy fats, protein and fiber. Avocados also make fat-soluble nutrients more available in the body, which may help maintain energy levels throughout the day.
- Water – Being low on fluids can leave you feeling weak and tired, but drinking plenty of this energy-booster keeps you hydrated and going strong.
Source: Newsweek
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