Want to Boost Your Energy? Try These Eating Tips
by Denise Austin |
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Nutrition
Some people seem to have boundless energy, while others can be low on energy on a daily basis. So if you want to boost your energy, try these healthy eating tips!
Boost Energy With These Eating Tips
1) Eat less food, more often! If you tend to eat large meals in one sitting, then feel your energy wane, consider smaller meals throughout the day. Large meals eaten at one time can cause your body to release insulin, which can lead to blood sugar levels dropping; this can leave you with low energy. And skipping meals is no better: it can lead to overeating at your next meal. Try to eat smaller meals as well as healthy snacks to help keep your blood sugar levels from dropping too low. My Strong Body, Strong Mind magazine has a 7-day meal plan with protein-rich recipes to help keep your energy up, including healthy breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks!
If you ever feel consistently low on energy, consult your doctor - she can help you discover if there are any underlying medical causes and prescribe treatment. But if you are experiencing minor energy slumps here and there, try looking at your diet. What you eat - and how you eat - can have a big impact on your energy levels. These strategies can help - and you can get more information like this in my Strong Body, Strong Mind magazine, out now!
Boost Energy With These Eating Tips
1) Eat less food, more often! If you tend to eat large meals in one sitting, then feel your energy wane, consider smaller meals throughout the day. Large meals eaten at one time can cause your body to release insulin, which can lead to blood sugar levels dropping; this can leave you with low energy. And skipping meals is no better: it can lead to overeating at your next meal. Try to eat smaller meals as well as healthy snacks to help keep your blood sugar levels from dropping too low. My Strong Body, Strong Mind magazine has a 7-day meal plan with protein-rich recipes to help keep your energy up, including healthy breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks! 2) Choose healthy snacks. Don't think of snacks as a way to fill cravings, think of snacks as a way to fuel your body's energy! By choosing healthy snacks such as whole fruits and vegetables, nuts or a piece of cheese with a whole grain cracker, you will be providing your body with healthy nutrients to help keep energy levels up. Snacks from my Strong Body, Strong Mind issue include Yogurt Berry Pops, Almond Joy Mousse, Spice-Roasted Chickpeas and more! Delicious and energy-boosting!
3) Sip, sip, sip… water that is! Dehydration can lead not only to fatigue, but to feelings of hunger as well. The best way to combat this is to drink water. While 6 to 8 glasses a day is a good baseline, keep in mind that if you are working out, you will likely need more. And if you have trouble remembering how much water you have drank, try following the rule of drinking a glass of water every time you use the bathroom - keeps you hydrated and helps keep your body working smoothly! I also like to start the day with a glass of warm lemon water - give it a try!
Get even more energy-boosting tips in my new Strong Body, Strong Mind issue. It's all about building strength through exercise, a healthy lifestyle and solid nutrition, so you look and feel great no matter what your age! What you eat CAN and WILL make a difference in your energy levels, your weight, your skin and more. So make the commitment to eating healthy - with me!
Let’s live FIT, HAPPY and HEALTHY - together!!
Denise
P.S. You can get your issue of Strong Body, Strong Mind right now - on newsstands, order it online, or you can even get a digital version to read right away!