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If you can't function in the morning without gallons of coffee and you run out of gas every afternoon, then keep reading... With a few simple changes instead of relying on caffeine or a trip to the vending machine for a fleeting burst of artificial energy, you can choose healthy foods to rev up your engine. Here's how to keep energised all day long:
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80:20 Choose wisely on an 80:20 ratio: 80% of the time balance your food for your body so that 20% of the time you can have a little of what you fancy without causing major disruption to your body. The right combination of carbohydrates, protein and fat eaten at regular intervals will help keep energy levels high.
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Increase Protein: Eating healthy high protein snacks will help keep your blood-sugar levels even so that you don't have energy 'highs' and 'lows'. Aim for half protein & half carb per snack...Ie: Cashew Butter & Celery,
Houmous & Cucumber, Ham & Melon or Fruit & natural nuts & seeds are just a few suggestions xxx
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Eat every 2-3 hours to keep your energy levels from falling & to maintain your metabolism. This will cause u to burn body fat more effectively.
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Drink a min of 2lit H20: Not drinking enough water can cause you to feel fatigued due to dehydration. Avoid sugary sodas, juice, squash or sweetened beverages that can cause energy lows when the sugar levels drop!! Your exact basic water intake per day is 0.03 x body weight (kg)
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Reduce Crap Fats: Eating fried or bad fatty foods can make you feel sluggish, cause long term health issues
& are easily stored on your body. Eat good fats ie Nuts, seeds, advocado, fish oils...Your body needs good fats!!!!! Also ensure you balance natural, unprocessed wholefoods like fruits and vegetables that won't slow you down. Apples & Pears are best for fruit due to the low level of natural sugars & eat plenty of GREEN veg!!!! 6.
Fill Your Diet with Sufficient Brain Food Roughly 50-60% of the brain’s overall weight is
1.
80:20 Choose wisely on an 80:20 ratio: 80% of the time balance your food for your body so that 20% of the time you can have a little of what you fancy without causing major disruption to your body. The right combination of carbohydrates, protein and fat eaten at regular intervals will help keep energy levels high.
2.
Increase Protein: Eating healthy high protein snacks will help keep your blood-sugar levels even so that you don't have energy 'highs' and 'lows'. Aim for half protein & half carb per snack...Ie: Cashew Butter & Celery,
Houmous & Cucumber, Ham & Melon or Fruit & natural nuts & seeds are just a few suggestions xxx
3.
Eat every 2-3 hours to keep your energy levels from falling & to maintain your metabolism. This will cause u to burn body fat more effectively.
4.
Drink a min of 2lit H20: Not drinking enough water can cause you to feel fatigued due to dehydration. Avoid sugary sodas, juice, squash or sweetened beverages that can cause energy lows when the sugar levels drop!! Your exact basic water intake per day is 0.03 x body weight (kg)
5.
Reduce Crap Fats: Eating fried or bad fatty foods can make you feel sluggish, cause long term health issues
& are easily stored on your body. Eat good fats ie Nuts, seeds, advocado, fish oils...Your body needs good fats!!!!! Also ensure you balance natural, unprocessed wholefoods like fruits and vegetables that won't slow you down. Apples & Pears are best for fruit due to the low level of natural sugars & eat plenty of GREEN veg!!!! 6.
Fill Your Diet with Sufficient Brain Food Roughly 50-60% of the brain’s overall weight is