26 foods to eat to boost your energy
Are you running on empty? Do you feel like your energy levels are always lagging? The tell-tale signs aren’t always obvious, do you suffer from:
- Fatigue?
- Caffeine cravings?
- Panic attacks?
- Insomnia?
- Loss of sex drive?
- Premature ageing?
- Decreased interest in socialising?
- Decreased motivation?
Sustained energy may seem like a mythical situation, esepcially without guzzling copious amounts of coffee or sugary energy drinks.
But it is possible to provide your body with long lasting energy without the caffeine headache and withdrawal. Your body needs fuel to function optimally, and this means paying attention to your diet.
Here are 26 foods that will boost your energy levels.
Remember always aim for a healthy balanced diet, plenty of exercise and find time to relax. If you have certain medical issues, you may be asked to avoid some of these foods by your Healthcare professional.
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Whole wheat pasta |
Brown rice | Wholegrain bread |
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Quinoa |
Oats | Buckwheat |
| Bulgur | Corn |
Rye |
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Spelt |
Spinach | Curly kale |
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Broccoli |
Cabbage |
Blackcurrants |
| Oranges | Strawberries |
Kiwi |
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Pineapple |
Pulses |
Lean meat |
| Nuts | Seeds |
Raisins & prunes |
For further guidance, the Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet.
You do not need to achieve this balance with every meal, but try to get the balance right over a day or even a week.
Click here to view the NHS Eatwell Guide.
The best way to eat to keep up your energy levels is to follow a healthy, balanced diet.
Try this one recommended by the NHS.
