March is National Nutrition Month. We know there’s less than a week left, but we think celebrating nutrition should be a yearlong activity!
What we eat has a lot to do with how we feel, and if you’re feeling sluggish, lethargic or just plain lifeless, it could be due to what you’re putting in your body. Celebrate the tail end of National Nutrition Month by boosting your energy with nutrition. Here are a few suggestions:
- Eat some red bell peppers. Just one contains almost four times your daily recommended value of vitamin C!
- Combine a carb and a protein for an energy-building breakfast. Half a bagel with low-fat cream cheese or yogurt with fresh berries and granola are delicious and nutritious ways to kick-start your day.
- Dark chocolate is thought to be an energy booster, so don’t feel guilty about indulging in a couple squares of this good stuff if you need a little pick-me-up. (But no, this doesn’t include a king-size Snickers bar!)
- Drink up! Dehydration will make you sleepy, so always have a water bottle on hand and keep filling it. An added bonus is that drinking plenty of water may minimize your appetite as well.
- Get rid of the processed junk. Processed carbs such as white bread, pastries, doughnuts and other sweets are energy’s enemy.
- Potassi-yum? Try a banana with peanut butter (for added protein) for a tasty get-up-and-go snack.
- Go nuts! Cashews, almonds and hazelnuts are great sources of protein, which is vital for keeping up energy levels.
- Fill up on fiber. Beans, fruits, leafy greens, whole-grain breads and fortified cereals are all great sources of it.
Adding an all-natural supplement to your diet could help as well. The herbal supplement Tenaga may support overall energy and well-being.
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