Fitness Tuesday: Best foods for energy

Happy Tuesday!!! After the weekend, I always feel blah/have low energy when I start the week. I have been taking some supplements, which I'm going to talk about next week. Below are some of the foods that can give you extra energy along with benefits of the food. Also, there are some articles linked below for more information about why to increase you energy through food. 

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Apples

Releasing sugar into the bloodstream slowly, helping increase energy. antioxidants could slow down the digestion of carbohydrates, so they release energy over a more extended period of time

Bananas

Source of slow-release energy, helps regulate nervous system. 

Steel-cut oats

These oats are never cooked, starting from the whole grain. Slicing the oats into slivers, the use of steel blades help the oats keep more fiber and protein. The fiber present in oats helps blood sugar stay level by releasing the sugars slowly. 

Lemons

Contains vitamin C which helps with fighting infections, mental alertness & memory.

Almonds

Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fats. They are also full of protein, manganese & copper ( both help with keeping energy flowing in the body) & riboflavin (helps with oxygen-based energy production). 

Salmon

Salmon contains protein, vitamin B6, niacin, & riboflavin which help with converting food into energy.

Yogurt

Yogurt is great source of protein. It contains magnesium, which is crucial for the release of energy. Yogurt helps in providing basic energy for the brain.

Eggs

Eggs contain protein and healthy fats. Consuming the whole egg helps to keep blood sugar levels stable.

Beans

Beans help keep blood sugar levels steady to keep you energized.They contain protein & are a complex carbohydrate.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes contain fiber, complex carbohydrates, along with vitamins A and C that provides an immune boost.

Water

Water aids in dehydration while providing a boost of energy helping fight off fatigue.

23 Best Foods for Energy

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More information can be found in one of my favorite sources:

The Vitamins & Mineral Bible. 

I actually bought this book at Books A Million for around $7. It's a great source to find what foods are best to eat based on the vitamin or mineral you're looking for. The book also contains some recipes ideas for that vitamin or mineral. 

Spring Eats

I hope everyone had a good weekend. At the moment, I am covered in anti-itching cream after breaking out in hives. So, I am thinking it may have been the new toothpaste that I was using or that I have developed another allergy (YAY). Anywho, I am so glad that Spring is here for many reason. 

One of the main reasons is that I tend to eat lighter in hotter months. I definitely hibernate in the winter months & eat all those comfort foods like pasta & stew. Personally, I have come to the realization that moderation is the key & that we are all different. Calorie counting may work for one person while low carb or an elimination plan might work for someone else. Here are a few spring recipes that are not only light but can be changed based on your eating lifestyle.

Asparagus Tempura

Cheddar Vegetable Quiche

Crab and Avocado Toast

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Arancini with Peas & Mozzarella

All of these recipes can be played with to make them your own. I know that I am going to break my new air fryer out to do some tempura recipes when I get the time. I know for those who are vegan, there are egg substitutes such as Ener-G. I would suggest trying those out first in the recipe you want to use it in before making it. 

Peace, blessings, & happy eating all!!!