Energize Your Day
Over the past couple of weeks, I wrote about how you can eat to fight off the afternoon doldrums, how you can energize your day with breakfast. How can you be more energetic all day? Are there foods you can eat that promote energy? Yes, there are and there are many simple ways to eat to energize your day. 1. Focus on Good Carbs + Protein. Yes, a donut will give you some quick energy but then you have the slump once the sugar high wears off. But combining a whole grain carb and low –fat protein can give you energy that lasts. Whole grain carbs are digested more slowly and then the protein kicks in for even more lasting energy. Some suggestions: a. Peanut butter on whole grain bread or whole grain crackers b. Low fat cheese on whole grain crackers c. Hummus on whole grain crackers ...