Boost your Energy Now

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If you’re feeling lethargic and having difficulty concentrating on the tasks at hand, you may need a quick energy boost. Here are five great ways to boost your energy now.

Eat Regular Meals

You need to re-fuel your body regularly with a balance of nutrients to maintain your energy. Don’t be tempted to skip breakfast. It’s probably the most important meal of the day, and if you skimp on it you will already be feeling fatigued by lunch time. Healthy energy–powered breakfasts include low-fat yoghurt with fruit and quinoa, cottage cheese and apple, and cheese and spinach scrambled egg.

Increase Your Magnesium Intake

Maintaining a balanced diet is vital to keeping your energy flowing, but if you need an extra pick-me-up increasing your magnesium intake may help. Magnesium is vital for more than 300 biological reactions in the human body. If your levels of this mineral are low, you will notice a drop in energy. The recommended daily intake of magnesium is 300mg. Natural sources include bran, fish, cashews, hazelnuts and almonds.

Take a Walk

Waking is great exercise because it doesn’t require any especial equipment and you can do it anywhere. Although it may sound counterproductive to exercise when you are already feeling tired, physical activity, such as walking, will increase your energy level.

Get a Dose of Sunlight

You can increase your energy by making sure you have the right type of light. Sunlight gives you a boost and helps your body make vitamin D. If you work in an office with no windows or poor lighting, get a lamp for your desk and fit it with a daylight bulb. You’ll feel more awake and more cheerful.
 
Eat Protein

Eating protein throughout the day help maintain energy levels. Protein contains the amino acid tyrosine, which helps increase the levels of nor-epinephrine and dopamine in your brain. This makes you feel more alert and will also make you feel fuller, so you’re less inclined to over-eat. An egg or high-protein cereal is a great way to start the day. You can snack on nuts and fat-free yoghurt to boost energy throughout the day.

Hopefully these tips will help keep you energized, healthy and happy in the new year!

Here's to your wellness,

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