Do you find your self feeling tired and lazy? Are you too tired after work to do anything? It’s time to take control of your body and give yourself some food that will give you the energy to conquer anything. This list will give you energy to finish all your errands and still give you the boost to hit the gym or even clean your house.
There are ways that you can boost your energy through food without having to worry about any side effects or the safety of a particular energy product and you can easily find them all at your local grocery store.
1. Whole Grains such as brown rice, whole wheat pasta, quinoa, couscous, oatmeal and millet are all good choices.
Whole grains are high in fiber and complex carbohydrates. Your body primarily uses carbohydrates to fuel itself. They also contain antioxidants similar to those in fruits and vegetables. Additionally, they reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Adults should eat 6 to 11 servings of whole grains per day. And since these foods are loaded with B vitamins, your metabolism will see quite a boost along with your energy.
2. Fruits such as bananas, orange juice, and even dried fruit are great source of energy.
Bananas are packed with potassium, which helps your muscles contract. One per day prevents stiffness that comes from sitting at a desk.
Orange Juice is ideal for the morning and is extremely high in vitamin C, which helps you get the most iron out of other foods. Dried fruit. These high-energy, low-fat snacks are easy to pack and almost never go bad. Try a medley of apricots, figs, and raisins. However, be aware that some commercially packaged dried fruits contain sulfur dioxide, which has been shown to increase your risk of asthma.
3. Vegetables such as beans, broccoli, spinach, collard greens and other dark, leafy green vegetables are excellent sources of iron.
A lack of iron can result in a lack of energy. These foods all contain vitamin C as well, they offer a nice amount of antioxidants that will help you to stay strong and healthy which can affect your energy levels. You can easily fit these foods into your meals by adding them to pastas, salads, soups and casseroles.
4. Snacks Like almonds and yogurt are a great source of enegy.
Almonds. Ounce-for-ounce, this is the most nutrient-dense nut. Research has shown that adding two ounces of almonds to your daily diet increases your intake of vitamin-E and magnesium.
Yogurt. Quick, easy, and delicious, yogurt is available in a variety flavors. One cup of low-fat yogurt contains almost 13 grams of protein and 17 grams of carbohydrates-just what you need for great energy.
5. Add some spice. Cayenne pepper, fresh herbs, and peppers help raise energy levels.
Herbs such as cayenne pepper not only help to raise energy levels naturally, but they provide protection for your heart and they help to maintain proper cardiovascular movement throughout the body. Peppers also help to spice up a meal without having to add a lot of oils and fats, so it’s a perfect weight loss aid in addition to being a mood elevator and an energy infuser. What’s more is that these herbs can be added to just about any meal so they aren’t hard to work with. Try to use fresh herbs and spices when possible, but powdered versions offer most of the same benefits.
This list will give you energy to finish all your errands and still give you the boost to hit the gym or even clean your house. So keep your life stocked with all these natural energy boost tips.
Ary Nunez 
Eduard Checo 
Terry Williams 
Milton Harris