How to Eat for Maximum Energy.
Skip the energy drinks and extra large lattes
and follow these simple guidelines to get
all the energy you need from your food.
You will need Breakfast Complex carbohydrates
Good fat and protein Frequent small meals
Water and fresh fruit (optional).
Step 1.
Eat breakfast every day.
You need to put fuel in to get energy out,
and after a full night's sleep you're running
on empty.
Step 2.
Make complex carbohydrates the centerpiece
of your diet.
Carbs supply energy; you should get about
half your calories from them.
Complex carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits,
and vegetables provide steady, lasting energy.
Simple carbohydrates spike your blood sugar,
causing a sugar rush and then a crash.
Step 3.
Include unsaturated fat and high-quality protein
in your diet.
Good fats from such sources as olive oil and
nuts are a healthy concentrated energy source.
Protein helps the body regulate energy use.
Step 4.
Eat more often.
Frequent small meals -- five or six a day
-- keep your metabolism up, your blood sugar
stable, and your energy level constant.
Step 5.
Don't eat too much.
Overeating can literally weigh you down and
start a negative energy spiral.
Weight gain from overeating can make you feel
sluggish and less like exercising, contributing
to even lower energy.
Eat whole fresh fruit for snacks.
The fiber in fruit makes your body burn its
sugars slowly, for long-lasting energy.
Step 6.
Drink plenty of water because dehydration
leads to fatigue.
Step 7.
Cut back on alcohol and caffeine.
Alcohol disrupts sleep, leaving you tired
the next day and the temporary boost from
caffeine eventually leads to an energy letdown.
Did you know Potential energy is stored energy.
Kinetic energy is the energy of motion -- the
use of potential energy.
