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Eat High Energy Foods

When you eat high energy foods it they give you natural energy. I’m not talking the kind of energy that caffeine or sugar gives. Those two bring you up just to let you down twice as hard. This is why they should be cut back or cut out it’s not healthy energy.

Starting the day out with a good high energy breakfast is the best way to begin. Most people know that carbs provide energy, however, it’s best to have a balance of high energy foods, which include a combination of protein, fats and natural sugars.

Some high energy foods for breakfast would be high fiber cereal, low fat dairy, boiled egg, bananas, whole grain breads, oranges and orange juice to name a few.

If you need a healthy high energy snack go for apples, grapes, carrots, peanut butter & jelly sandwich, energy bar, trail mix and nuts, especially peanuts, walnuts and cashews.

For lunch eat a tuna, turkey or grilled chicken sandwich on whole grain bread, pasta or green bean salad, spinach, carrots, cheese sticks, pears or a large salad with eggs, cheese, chix strips and low fat dressing. A good dessert would be a small fruit smoothie.

High energy foods for dinner could consist of lean roast beef, sirloin, fish, pasta, potatoes, rice, beans/lentils, broccoli, and water melon or cantaloupe for dessert.

Remember, the last meal of the day should be the smallest one not the largest as we have been taught. Small portions and frequent small meals is what keeps energy up.

Lastly, plan meals if possible and prepare snacks ahead, so that they’re ready to go with you as you go out the door. This way you won’t have to give in to junk food if you get hungry.

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