Feeling low on energy, add these to your diet!

Mar 05, 2023 News

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Health Facts…

Kaieteur News – It is no secret that every now and then, the body can lose its vigor. When that happens we all need a boost of energy.  Today’s article explores the use of some foods that can optimize your daily energy levels.

Here is a list:

1. Bananas

Bananas are sweet fruits that can act as the perfect energy food. Bananas are rich in potassium and fibre. They are stuffed with natural sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose and as soon as they enter your body, they give you an energy boost.

 2: Yogurt

Dieticians and doctors emphasize the importance of consuming curd or yogurt. It has a cooling effect on the body. Yogurt is packed with magnesium, a mineral that instantly releases energy in the body, thus making it the ideal energy-giving food.

If you work out on hot days, you should remember to consume curd as part of your post-workout diet. Not only will this energy-giving food raise your energy levels but it will also help mend torn muscles.

Apart from the insane amount of energy, yogurt is a great immunity and digestion booster. It fights indigestion and bloating. Yogurt also helps to keep you cool in sunny weather and is a great substitute for milk.

3: Coconut Water

Coconut water is a cooling drink that can supplement your daily water intake. It hydrates you, infuses you with energy, and flushes out all the harmful waste from your body. It contains minerals that maintain the water balance in your body and helps regulate body temperature.

Since coconut water is formed naturally inside the fruit, it has 94% water and very little fat. Whatever little fat it has, is coconut fat. It is also very good for diabetics and helps reduce blood pressure. It is also the best thing to have after prolonged exercise, especially during summer.

4: Dry Fruits

Dry fruits comprise dehydrated fruits like dates, watermelons, raisins, cherries, and apricots.  It does not contain any unhealthy refined sugar. Even diabetics can consume it without any fear since dry fruits are filled with natural sugars.

Raisins have about 59%, dates have 65%, and apricots have around 53%. Densely packed with potassium and a wide range of vitamins, dry fruits ensure that your body remains at its peak all day long.

Figs make for great guilt-free snacking. They also help in preventing heart diseases. Prunes and raisins help to regulate acidity. Apricots give a glowing complexion and their juice can be used to treat sunburns

The best time to consume this high-energy food is between breakfast and lunch. This will infuse energy and curb hunger pangs.

5: Nuts

The delightful trait of nuts is that they will not give you an instant energy surge. On the other hand, nut consumption will ensure a consistent release of small doses of energy throughout the day.

Munch on some peanuts, almonds, or cashews every few hours to ensure that your energy levels do not dwindle.

Pistachios and almonds are known as neutral foods, neither hot nor cold, and make for good energy-giving food during summers

6: Chocolate

Chocolate contains sugar and caffeine, both of which lead to a hike in cortisol and adrenaline levels and lead a surge of energy. Nibble into small pieces of chocolate twice or thrice a day to keep yourself going.

Chocolate has various antioxidant properties and can help lower the risks of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation.

Hot weather can take a toll on your body as well as your mind. The above-mentioned list of energy-giving foods not only perks you up but also delights your palate and keeps you energetic.

 7: Brown Rice

Apart from being very nutritious, brown rice helps in providing a good amount of energy. Manganese helps enzymes in breaking down carbohydrates and proteins to generate energy. Brown rice is less processed than white rice and thus retains a lot of nutritional value.

8: Eggs

Packed with proteins, eggs are both delicious and a great source of energy.  Eggs contain leucine, an amino acid that helps in stimulating energy production in the body. Rich in Vitamin B, eggs help in the processes that involve breaking down food for energy.

9: Sweet Potato

Due to the complex carbohydrates and fibre content in sweet potatoes, our bodies digest them at a slower pace. As a result, we have a steady source of energy when we have sweet potatoes. Manganese in sweet potatoes also helps in breaking down nutrients in the body to produce energy.

The best part about these superfoods is that you can have them individually or throw some of them together and create delicious fruit and nut bowls. You can also combine them and make energy bars.

10: Fatty Fish

Fatty fish such as salmon and tuna are great sources of protein, fatty acids, and B vitamins. These must be included in your daily diet for the requirement of omega-3 fatty acids which reduces inflammation, a common cause of fatigue. It is especially important for cancer patients and those recovering from cancer. Vitamin B12 works with folate to produce red blood cells and ensures iron works better in your body for increased energy.

11: Coffee

Coffee gives you an instant energy boost as it is rich in caffeine and can quickly pass from your bloodstream to your brain. The production of epinephrine, a hormone that stimulates the body and brain increases due to its consumption.

12: Avocados

Avocado is considered to be a superfood owing to its several health benefits. They are rich in healthy fats, which promote optimal blood fat levels and enhance the absorption of nutrients. These are stored and used as energy sources. It also contains B vitamins and fibre which help in maintaining steady energy levels.

 

 

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