How to Eat (and Drink!) for Energy
A common cause of low energy is food choices. Too much sugar, caffeine, and processed foods can cause an initial boost, but then a major drop in energy later in the day. Choose to make healthier choices to create naturally stable energy levels!
We are what we eat! Literally.
What we put into our bodies feeds our cells.
It fuels us.
We are either creating a healthier, stronger being, or we’re making it harder on ourselves to feel our best.
That’s why it’s so important to eat mindfully, with purpose.
Think about what you’re consuming…what you eat AND what you drink!
This doesn’t mean depriving yourself if you love food…after all, food is a pleasure!
One of my favorite things about Italy is how delicious food is such a key part of enjoying life!
So instead of denying yourself the joy of eating, choose whole, nutrient dense foods the majority of the time, and have flexibility with yourself otherwise! Think back to the 80/20 rule! Be on point 80% of the time, and the other 20% have freedom to splurge!
A common cause of low energy is food choices.
Too much sugar, caffeine, and processed foods can cause an initial boost, but then a major drop in energy later in the day.
Eating this way is not sustainable.
Instead, choose to make healthier choices to create vibrant health and naturally stable energy levels!
Imagine waking up feeling fresh and ready to go, being more productive during the day, not crashing in the afternoon, and sleeping well because you are more balanced.
Here are 5 simple ways to increase your energy:
Drink more water! When your body is dehydrated, you feel more tired, sluggish and crave more sugar and caffeine. When you wake up in the morning, drink water before anything else! At least 2 big glasses…20 ounces if you can, with lemon or electrolytes! Then go for your coffee or tea. Make sure to drink water throughout the day to maintain hydration.
Eat fresh fruit and vegetables! These are the most nutrient dense foods. They are light and full of vitamins and minerals. When you give your body what it needs, you will have more energy, since you’re not struggling to process junk.
Eat whole unprocessed grains! Complex carbohydrates are good for you! They provide fiber and natural energy. Try oats, which are especially known to give you a boost. Choose old-fashioned or steel-cut varieties rather than instant!
Eat nuts and seeds! These are also high in fiber and plant-based protein. They’re an amazing source of nutrients like zinc and omega-3s…heart healthy and antioxidant rich!
Avoid overeating. Eat until you’re 80% full rather than 100%! We all know that terrible feeling when we eat too much…when we know we should have put the fork down a number of bites before. Digestion requires energy! This is why we can feel so tired after a meal. Instead of our bodies fueling our brains and keeping us going, our digestive system is working overtime to process all that food! Give your body a break. Stop eating before you are full.
It all comes back to mindfulness.
The more we think before we eat and drink, the better choices we make.
Take time to pause. Think about what your body needs, intuitively. Choose unprocessed nutrient dense foods, that your body will just soak up, and see how your energy becomes more balanced, you sleep better, and even think more clearly!
Eat well, live well, feel vibrant!
Con tanto amore,
xo Jenny
P.S. ~ Have questions about what to eat for your personal goals? Contact me here! For online yoga and wellness visit jennygeyseryoga.com