Eat for energy

If you're feeling sluggish, tired, out of sorts your diet could be to blame. You may not be eating enough whole grains, fruits veggies or low fat dairy products, all of these contain nutrients that yoru body needs to produce energy. changing what and when you eat is the best way to maximize your diet's energizing potential. Here's some ideas to help you today to have a more energized tomorrow. You should try to refuel your body every 3 hours, eating 6-7 250-350 calories mini meals instead of 3 larger ones will keep your metabolism going strong. Don't skip breakfast, more then half of your energy reserves are drained by the time you wake up in the morning. If you start your day on an empty stomach, you're gonna be sluggish by noon and avoid sugary snacks, sweets will do the opposite of energizing you, they aremore likely to make you tired, not alert. They don't provide enough energy to sustain the body. If you need that little boost, try whol grain crackers, high fibre fruits (like berries, apple and pears) and lean protein sources like low-fat cottage cheese, low fat yogurt, chicken breast, and tuna.