Hey there, viewers!
Do you feel tired or run-down during the day?
Do you feel less productive on a daily basis?
Maybe you need to work on your diet, and eat foods that boost your energy levels!
Wait, what?
Are there natural foods that can give you an instant energy boost?
See, all foods give you energy.
But there are some that have specific nutrients responsible for a surge in energy flow.
In today’s video, we’re going to talk about 17 natural energy boosting foods.
How effective is fatty-fish?
What about brown rice and sweet potato?
Is edamame (ed-uh-mom-eh) and Yerba Mate (mah-tay) really effective in boosting your energy levels?
We’re talking all of these AND more...
1.
Bananas Eating a banana is one of the best ways to
get an instant energy boost . Bananas are rich in complex carbs.
They also have potassium and vitamin B6, which both elevate your energy levels.
How do you eat bananas?
Do you eat them on their own, or as part of a smoothie?
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2.
Fatty fish Salmon and tuna fall under fatty fish.
They’re packed with important nutrients such as protein, fatty acids and B vitamins.
Just one serving of fatty fish will give your body all the omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin
B12 you need in a day.
Studies have shown omega-3 fatty acids can reduce fatigue, as well as help you recover
from cancer.
Vitamin B12 can also reduce fatigue.
Research suggests it helps in producing red blood cells.
Having the right levels of red blood cells and iron in your body will boost your energy.
3.
Brown rice Brown rice offers more nutrition and goes
through less processing than white rice.
One cup of brown, weighing about 50 gms, gives you as much as 2 grams of fiber and most of
the manganese your body needs in a day.
Manganese helps break down carbs and proteins to produce energy.
Because of the fiber in brown rice, it also has a low glycemic index.
4.
Sweet potatoes This next entry is both delicious and nutritious.
One cup of sweet potatoes, weighing about 100 grams, can provide your body with 25 grams
of complex carbs, around 3 grams of fiber, a quarter manganese, and as much as 564% of
your daily vitamin A requirement.
Because sweet potatoes come with fiber and complex carbs, your body also takes a considerable
amount of time to digest it.
This means you will have a steady supply of energy for a longer period.
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5.
Coffee When it comes to energy boosts, coffee needs
no introduction.
For many people, it’s the first thing they drink in the morning.
This is because the caffeine in coffee goes into your bloodstream at a quick pace.
This then travels to the brain and reduces your adenosine (uh-den-o-sin) activity, keeping
you alert for a longer period.
Coffee’s effects as a stimulant is tremendous.
6.
Eggs Eggs are energy-rich foods that satisfy your
hunger pangs, and give you a steady stream of long-lasting energy.
Eggs are packed with protein.
They also have leucine (loo-scene) , which has shown to work with your body in different
ways to produce energy.
To add to these energy producing nutrients, eggs also are a rich source of vitamin B12,
which can help break down your food to produce energy.
7.
Apples Apples certainly keep the doctor away.
But they’re also a great source of energy and fiber.
One apple, weighing around 100 grams, will give you 14 grams of carbs, 10 grams of sugar
and around 2 grams of fiber.
Since they’re high on complex carbs and fiber, the body takes longer to digest the
fruit.
This provides you with a steady energy source.
8.
Water Funnily enough, even water can boost your
energy.
It may not work like other energy-rich items, but it keeps you active.
If your body gets dehydrated, all your bodily functions slow down and you feel tired.
By drinking water consistently throughout the day, you remain active.
You don’t have to wait until you’re thirsty to drink water.
Keeping yourself hydrated throughout the day is key.
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9.
Dark chocolate Dark chocolate has a higher concentration
of cocoa than regular chocolate.
This is why it can help boost your energy levels.
But who is responsible for that?
The answer lies with antioxidants!
Antioxidants in cocoa improve the blood flow in your body.
Because of the improved blood flow, your brain gets the required oxygen levels and keeps
you active.
The antioxidants in cocoa also help bring down your mental fatigue, and elevate your
mood.
10.
Yerba maté Yerba maté is made from the leaves of a South
American plant.
The drink is packed with caffeine and antioxidants.
One 8-ounce cup has about 85 milligrams of caffeine.
This is equal to a small cup of coffee.
The specialty of the caffeine in yerba maté is that it increases the production of epinephrine
(epp-in-eff-rin).
This in turn increases your energy levels.
The advantage is that it doesn’t increase your heart rate or blood pressure like other
stimulants.
11.
Goji berries Goji berries have been part of Chinese medicine
for a number of centuries.
This is because they have many benefits.
These berries come packed with all the required nutrients, such as antioxidants, vitamins
and minerals.
One ounce of goji berries also gives you 2 grams of fiber.
12.
Quinoa Quinoa has become popular due to its many
benefits.
These quinoa seeds come packed with high protein, carbs and fiber, along with the required vitamins
and minerals.
The additional advantage of this superfood is its low glycemic index.
This means the carbs in quinoa will be absorbed slowly by your body, providing energy for
a much longer period.
13.
Oatmeal Oatmeal cereal gives you energy levels that
last longer than your regular sources.
This is why you should have oatmeal as part of your breakfast.
Oatmeal has beta glucan (glue-can), a soluble fiber.
Beta glucan forms a thick gel when it’s combined with water.
The gel present in the digestive system ensures your stomach doesn’t empty too quickly.
It even prevents immediate absorption of glucose into your bloodstream.
Oats are also rich in vitamins and minerals, which are known to delay the digestion of
carbs in your body.
14.
Yogurt Yogurt comes in the form of carbs like lactose
and galactose.
When your body breaks down these simple sugars, they’re a ready source of energy.
Yogurt also comes with protein that can slow down the digestion process.
This once again ensures you have energy for a longer period.
15.
Hummus Hummus is made with a combination of ingredients
that supply energy.
Chickpeas in hummus come with complex carbs and fiber.
Along with that, the sesame seed paste and oil also have healthy fats which can slow
down the absorption of carbs in your body.
16.
Edamame Edamame seeds are an easy source of energy.
They come with a low number of calories, but are packed with proteins, carbs and fiber.
One cup of edamame beans will give you 27 grams of protein, 21 grams of carbs, and 12
grams of fiber.
Along with these nutrients, edamame beans also have important vitamins and minerals
such as folic acid and manganese.
The additional advantage of these beans is that they also have a significant amount of
molybdenum (mole-ib-den-um).
This mineral stimulates and helps the enzymes in your body break nutrients down into energy.
17.
Lentils Lentils are famous for being a powerhouse
of protein.
But that’s not the only reason why you should eat them.
These legumes are rich in fiber and carbs, both of which give you a surge of energy for
long time.
One cup of cooked lentils will give you around 14 grams of fiber and 36 grams of carbs.
Not just this, lentils also replenish zinc, manganese, iron, and folate in your body.
You are bound to feel energetic after eating a cup of these!
Now that you know about energy boosting, it makes sense to look into a food’s nutrient
content as well.
There are several key signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies.
Knowing each and every vitamin your body needs helps ensure you’re eating the right foods.
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