Four Foods That Can Boost Energy & Vitality
Most people fall off the "diet wagon" primarily because of hunger and lack of energy
. They start the weight loss process optimistic and gung-ho. Many do juice and water fasting for thirty days and beyond. They lose massive amounts of weight and return to eating with a renewed commitment to make permanent eating-habit changes.
However, they do not eat the "premium" fuel that will regulate hunger and keep energy levels steady throughout the day. Within days or weeks, old eating habits reemerge and, so, the diet yo-yo continues - ad infinitum. This happened to me many times. I was always hungry and weak... not to mention very grumpy - just like Fred Flintstone when dinner was late!
But all of this changed when I moved away from simply counting calories to actually learning about and eating "high quality foods." Here's my message for you in this article: More than simply counting calories, consider the actual quality of the food that you are eating. I'll give you some immediate help so that you can find some relief right away.
Below are four foods that are delicious and nutritious. Best of all, they provide high-quality fuel to keep your energy and vitality up as the numbers on the scale go down. Moreover, regular consumption will help calm that hunger monster so that you can press on with your fasting, dieting and/or fitness endeavors. Ok, let's dive in!
Nuts and Seeds: Packed with protein and healthy fats, nuts and seeds are a great snack choice that keep your tummy satisfied and provide your body with high-quality energy. They are high in calories so you will want to keep your portions in check; one serving is about an ounce.
Green Vegetables: Veggies like broccoli, asparagus and spinach contain plentiful amounts of vitamins like beta-carotene (helps boost your immune system to fight off infections), folic acid (heart health), vitamin C (another great immune system booster), and magnesium (beneficial in regulating blood pressure, proper muscle function and more).
Even better, green vegetables are rich in dietary fiber, which helps "keep things moving" through your intestines, which helps flush toxins from your body regularly - no wonder they can boost energy and vitality!
Whole Grains: You may have heard that "carbs are bad," but not all carbs are equal! Complex carbohydrates like whole grains are high in fiber and are digested more slowly than simple carbs, so they are less likely to create a spike in blood sugar (and the inevitable "crash" later on).
Whole grains also contain plenty of B vitamins, which can help boost energy (especially vitamin B12). Good sources of whole grains include whole wheat or multi-grain bread and crackers, brown rice, oatmeal, barley, and bran cereal.
Fruit: Fruit is a great source of energy for your body because many varieties are packed full of vitamins and fiber, and many are even rich in antioxidants that help prevent cell damage.
Keep in mind that some fruits are very high in sugar, which could work against you if you're trying to stick to a low-glycemic eating plan. Fruits that are low to medium in sugar content would include: lemons, limes, grapefruit, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.
Include these foods in your diet regularly and you will find that hunger diminishes and your energy levels will be much more steady. This is the gift that keeps on giving.
To go through the day feeling good, energized and not "starving" or grumbling because I can't eat that pizza or donut that I am craving. There is nothing like it!
I hope that you get to experience this amazing sense of freedom. I dont' know about you, but I did not lose weight, fast and/or work out at the gym as hard as I did to be miserable, did you?
And a lot of times people are miserable in their diets simply because they are not eating the right types of foods. We must take the time and become explorers of the best foods available for our bodies. Just a light diet modification as described above can make all of the difference - although some do not agree.
One gentleman that I coached some months ago was adamant that it was the same to eat 1,000 calories in cheeseburgers as it was to eat 1,000 calories in fruit and vegetables. "One-thousand calories is a thousand calories, right", he would ask. The answer is: definitely not!
A 100-calorie cookie and a 100-calorie serving of antioxidant-rich berries are miles apart in quality. A cookie may help satisfy your craving for sweets, but it's not going to provide quality fuel for your body.
In addition, the refined sugar in a cookies, donuts, pastries and similar snacks will - over time - foster an addiction that will create severe cravings. Perhaps you already know what I am talking about. Being addicted to sugar is NO fun at all and can seriously impair your health. So the bottom line is: food quality is the key to long-term success!
by: Robert Dave Johnston
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