5 Energy Foods to Enhance Your Energy Now Eating for energy means eating more whole organic foods that come from nature and less processed foods. Below are just a few quick ideas to get you started. These are taken from new my book The 10-Minute Energy Solution which contains a large section on High-Energy Foods!
Avocados - They are high in fat, but it's the good monounsaturated fat. Your brain and body need great sources of fat and research shows that we actually need to eat the good fat to burn the bad fat. Avocados are also a great source of folate, potassium, and fiber. Add a few slices to a sandwich or make guacamole. Walnuts - Instead of that candy bar as an afternoon snack, try a handful of walnuts. They contain the plant-based omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). A high intake of ALA is protective against heart attack. Studies suggest that 2 grams of ALA--the amount in an ounce of walnuts--a day is sufficient to produce these benefits. And walnuts also offer protein, fiber, magnesium, manganese and copper. In addition, walnuts also contain ellagic acid--a flavonoid, also found in several types of berries, that has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Wild Alaskan Salmon - Loaded with DHA and EPA, it's a great source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Make sure your salmon is wild Alaskan and not farm-raised, which contains high levels of cancer-causing tonixs - PCBs. Acai Berries - Imported from the Amazon RainForest by the company Sambazon (www.sambazon.com), these Brazilian palm berries, which taste like a blend of berries and chocolate, are considered a near-perfect fruit. They have monounsaturated fat similar to olive oil; protein and amino acids similar to egg whites; even more antioxidants than blueberries; and more flavonoids than red wine. Have an Energy Cocktail.. (Great as an afternoon snack or for breakfast) Ingredients: 1 banana 1 cup blueberries (organic fresh or frozen) 1 tbsp ground flax seeds or ¼ cup crushed walnuts 1/2 scoop whey 1 cup Soy Milk 1 cup of Ice
*I recommend Enzymatic Therapy Earth Promise Greens. (You can purchase these at a health food store or visit tastelife.enzy.com for details and to request a free sample). Directions: Blend in a blender or Vitamixer
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