subject: 5 Natural Energy Boosting Snacks [print this page] So we all have days where were a little tired either due to lack of sleep, an illness, or stress. Its completely normal to have these days every once in a while (and maybe more!), but there are some good foods to have during these days that will pick you up a bit without you turning to a can of Redbull. Here are my top five energy-boosting snacks:
Cup of Bananas & Apples
Sounds plain, but its healthy, delicious, and a great pick me up! The banana has a ton of potassium and the apple is packed full of Vitamin C. Really, you can have any fruit! They are good carbs and all fruits are packed full of nutrients and minerals. I usually take 1 banana and 1 apple, cut it up, throw it into a bowl, and enjoy a nice mini fruit salad.
Greek Yogurt & Bran
So I tried Greek yogurt for the first time a few weeks ago after hearing all the health benefits it offers, and Im telling you I cant get enough of it! Its so delicious! I like it much better than regular yogurt because its nice and thick, rich, and packed full of protein! I usually get the Plain 0% MG Greek yogurt as it only contains 120 calorie counter per cup. I put that Greek yogurt into a bowl and put about - cup of bran (you can use another healthy cereal), and wallah! Youve got a delicious yogurt parfait!
Nut Mixture
So this is my BIGGEST weakness! I absolutely love a nice mixture of unsalted nuts, and the problem is I have a hard time stopping myself after I have that cup of nuts! I usually go to my local health food store and get the unsalted nut mixture of almond, cashews, pistachios, and seeds. These nuts are great in moderation as they are packed full of healthy fats that our bodies need and they also contain Vitamin E and omega-3.
Hummus & Whole Wheat Pita
It took me a while to really like hummus as the texture would always gross me out, but this spread is packed full of protein which is great for helping to build up your muscle mass. Pair it with 1-2 mini (6 inches) whole-wheat pitas and youve got a great little energy-boosting snack!
Berries Mixture
We all know how unbelievably healthy blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries can be so I love to mix them together for a little mini fruit salad! Blueberries should be your main berry in it as they promote brain function, are major energy boosters, and contain antioxidants.
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