These 5 foods give you the energy boost you need!
Both legs and eyelids can be heavy, especially in the morning. We often times chose to eat fast releasing energy sources, which will backfire by being used just as fast as we eat them. Try one of these 5 foods instead and get a energy boost that takes you through the day.
Boost #1: oatmeal!
Oatmeal is the perfect breakfast. It contains lots of fiber and good carbohydrates which are good energy sources. You can get more energy in the morning by making yourself a bowl of this super food for breakfast. Besides, oatmeal can be widely used in everything from the traditional bowl with oatmeal and milk, hot or cold, to smoothie or as topping for yoghurt. The possibilities are endless!
Boost #2: fish!
You might not think of fish as the natural first choice for breakfast. Think again. A tuna sandwich or a couple pieces of bread with eggs and smoked salmon is perfect to get more energy in the morning! Fish is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which are good, quick energy sources. And the benefits go beyond “just” being an energy source. Fish contains nutrition that improves your cognitive abilities such as memory. In addition, it is beneficial for your nervous system and it helps reduce stress. Good mood, good health, good breakfast? Yes please!
Boost #3: eggs!
Eggs are often used as an example of nutritious foods, with good reasons. The little, oval thing is filled with proteins, healthy fat, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Besides, eggs release lots of energy and is beneficial as part of your breakfast. Make yourself an omelet, use it in your sandwich, or make fried eggs to get more energy in the morning and get yourself through the day.
Boost #4: banana!
This yellow fruit is a source to potassium. It is also rich in carbohydrates, which are released quickly after you eat them. This means you will get an energy boost shortly after eating a banana. The fruit is also rich in pectin, a fiber that helps regulate your blood sugar. By stabilizing your blood sugar, you will release the energy more evenly, making you last longer. Besides, the banana’s minerals and carbohydrates are easily digestible. Thereby, eating it will release its fuel faster and you will get more energy in the morning.
Boost #5: water!
It might come as a surprise for many of us, but water is so important for many of the processes going on in our body. When the body gets dehydrated, which happens faster than you think, the body slows down. Energy level drops, processes run slower, and you won’t be able to benefit from all of the nutrition you get through your food. Make sure to drink 1.5-2 liters of water every day. You lose fluids throughout the day, both through breathing, sweating and the countless visits to the toilet. Tip: get some of the water through your food! Peppers, watermelon, cucumber and strawberries are rich in water that may help you get more energy in the morning.
