Are you ready to shake off winter weight gain? Ready to get back to the outdoors? No more dragging during the day because it’s springtime! There are natural foods and activities that can re-energize us and have us feeling less sluggish. These energy-boosting strategies will provide you with ways to revive you after a cold and dreary winter.
Natural foods that provide energy
- Fruits such as guarana, goji berries, bananas, strawberries and apples.
- Vegetables such as lentils, broccoli, spinach, cabbage, radishes and avocados.
- Nuts, grains, dried fruit, oats, trail mix such as pistachios, almonds, whole grain cereal, Quinoa and pumpkin seeds.
- Water keeps us hydrated and transports all the nutrients in the blood that we use for energy and it gets rid of waste build-up that leads to fatigue.
- A spoonful of honey contains a handful of antioxidants and vitamins.
- Yogurt, a probiotic, is an immune booster and great post-workout recovery fuel. A cup of yogurt provides 17 grams of carbohydrates and 13 grams of protein which provide us with a quick source of energy!
- A glass of chocolate milk can help refuel you especially after a workout.
- Salmon can boost your cardiovascular health and increase your energy level.
Activities that keep us energized
- Getting a good source of Vitamin D with sunlight
- Exercising, walking is an energizer that works better than a sugar fix.
- Getting 8 hours of sleep per night to restore your body and mind. Power naps help as well.
- Meditation, a three minute meditation can calm you down and stop you from rushing. Take short meditation breaks throughout the day.
- Avoid high-sugar/high-fat foods, sodas, caffeine, baked goods and processed foods because they provide a short-lived rush that leads to a rapid drop in sugar levels and causes you to crash.
