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SELF HELP DR. SERGE GREGOIRE, PH.D, CCH Functional Medicine Doctor 281-616-3816 [email protected] www.nutrition-houston.com 10 FOODS To Boost Your Energy F atigue is a common problem involving a physical and mental state of being extremely tired. Left unchecked, fatigue can disrupt your day and hinder your performance at work and leave you left with no energy for play. Start today by learning the foods that can keep you going and in the end...thriving! Below is a list of foods that can do just that! Coconut The oils that are found in coconut provide a super nutritious source of energy as it primarily consists of medium chain triglycerides, a type of fat that is turned into energy quickly and efficiently. Coconut is utilized by the body to actually produce energy rather than store it as fat. That’s what we want! Coconut is an awesome food to prevent you from feeling sluggish throughout the day. Eggs Eggs are an absolutely awesome source of iron and protein! They are also naturally rich in B-vitamins which are responsible for converting food into energy. Eggs are sure to give you a sustainable hit of energy which will last throughout the whole day. Ginger Tea Forget the afternoon coffee and grab a ginger tea instead! Not only can coffee keep you up all night and disrupt your body clock, caffeine is also known to contribute to nervousness, increased heart rate, and restlessness. Doesn’t sound like fun to us! Ginger- infused tea is filled with antioxidants and nutrients that will give you that afternoon boost without the caffeine consequences. All you need to do is boil water with some fresh ginger for 5-10 minutes and add a squeeze of lemon before drinking. Yum! Nuts Almonds, cashews and hazelnuts are all high in magnesium, which plays a major role in converting sugar into energy and are also filled with fiber to keep your blood sugar levels even. Keep a bag at your desk and just a handful at 3PM will give you longer lasting energy than a cup of coffee ever will. Salmon Salmon is a great source of the energy-boosting 18 MOMENTUM goodness that contains essential omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for energy production, brain activity, and circulation. On a side note, it’s also great for maintaining heart health! You just can’t go wrong with a nice piece of salmon. Green Tea and Matcha More of a tea drinker? Much like coffee, green tea naturally contains caffeine, but it also has a compound called thymine that keeps you focused and alert without feeling jittery. Meanwhile, its powerful properties help burn more belly fat. Matcha is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea. It contains 10 times the nutritional value of green tea. Yerba Mate Never heard of yerba mate? Allow me to explain: it’s an all-natural energy drink derived from the mate plant found in South America. Like coffee and green tea, it has a natural source of caffeine, but its abundance of vitamins and minerals helps sustain your energy without the crash and burn. Avocado If you’re feeling run down, you can simply have some avocado, straight up and all by itself. You’ll be surprised how filling it is just on its own and with the high level of potassium it provides and the healthy fats it contains, you’ll be hitting some very important energy-producing checkpoints to make you feel great right away. Bonus: Water Ok, so it’s not a food, but it is one of the most important nutrients (yes, water is considered an essential nutrient). With two-thirds of our body made of water, it is important to stay hydrated. Water helps control body temperature, digestion, and it acts as a medium in many metabolic processes in the body including energy production.