Infuse Issue 6 December 2018 | Page 13

5 Top Food Tips to Boost Energy:
courtesy of Hay House publishing
Purple Grapes - Purple grapes
are a super source of resveratrol, a plant
compound that has been found to help
combat exhaustion.
Dark-meat Poultry
- Dark-meat poultry
contains a good amount
of iron (roughly double the
amount of white meat), a mineral that plays
a key role in the formation of hemoglobin,
which delivers oxygen to all cells in
the body.
Swiss Chard / English Spinach
- Not only does this leafy green contain a
nice amount of energy-boosting plant-
based iron (called non-heme iron), it
also has vitamin C, which increases the
absorption of this type of iron.
Tofu - Tofu is a terrific source of plant-
based protein, which helps steady blood
sugars and provides the body with a
sustained source of energy. We all should
be looking to cut back on the amount of
animal-based protein we eat, so this is a
smart substitution.
Walnuts - Walnuts are the only nut rich
in omega-3 fats, which has been shown
to help fight fatigue. They also provide
magnesium, a mineral required for energy
production.
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Lucy Schaeffer
Infuse | December 2018