Need an Afternoon Energy Boost?

September 20, 2012

We all have days when our energy level drops. We just barely manage to push through, but it’s not fun. I personally don’t think energy drinks are very safe…and the crash from extra caffeine isn’t healthy either.

So, I researched our natural energy source: food. An afternoon snack can be that extra boost, if you choose the right snack.

Here are some suggestions that I found on the Internet:

• Yogurt—it has Vitamin B that helps your body convert other nutrient into energy.
• Macadamia nuts
• Watermelon
• Pumpkin seeds
• Hard-boiled eggs
• Peanut butter
• Orange juice
• Try this power combo:  a tablespoon of Peanut Butter and a cup of Orange Juice.

Check out these books for more ideas on boosting your energy!

• Raw Energy: 124 Raw Food Recipes for Energy Bars, Smoothies, & Other Snacks to Supercharge Your Body
• Real Food All Year: Eating Seasonal Whole Foods for Optimal Health and All-Day Energy
• Energy to Burn: the Ultimate Food and Nutrition Guide to Fuel Your Active Life
• 100 Great Lite Bites: High Energy, Fast Food, Naturally Healthy

Rachael A.
North Oak Branch