Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Energy Boosting Foods

Fatigue is not fun. Worry, frustration, resentment, lack of sleep, anxiety, illness and poor diet are the top causes. Mild forms of exhaustion can weigh on our emotional and physical well-being. Fortunately, our bodies are extremely resilient and many times we can conquer weariness by making a few dietary changes.
Exhaustion is one of the most common complaints brought to doctors. Fortunately, one of the best ways to fight fatigue is with energy-boosting foods. Whether you're in need of a quick energy boost or sustained, long-lasting fuel, here is the 4-1-1 on the foods that will do the job.

Quick Energy Boosters: The quickest energy is from carbohydrates. That's the body's first preferences for energy. Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in your muscles and your liver. For quick energy, you want to have glycogen stored and that comes from things like:
1. Vegetables2. Whole-grain Cereals4. Dried fruit5. Fresh fruit
If you some quick energy, there's no better choice than eating some fruit. You will be getting your carbohydrates and also getting your fiber and vitamins and minerals.

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