Health Tips to Increase Energy
One of the most important elements for giving us energy is food. Unfortunately, there are many foods out there that are bad for our health. Most foods found in regular grocery stores are junk food, meaning they lack nutrients and are full of sugar. Sugar does give us a quick boost of energy but it is temporary and may even give us energy breakdowns. In order for us to increase our energy and health effectively, we need to think long-term instead of short-term. The long-term approach is to eat food high in nutrients instead of sugar. This approach may not give us a quick boost of energy but overtime, we will notice a big difference in our energy levels.
Health tips to increase energy:
Eat whole food as much as possible
Avoid food that come in can or package unless fresh-frozen
Eat organic food as much as possible, it is usually higher in nutrients and don’t contain harmful chemicals
Avoid white bread, instead eat whole wheat bread
Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables
Try not to cook fruits and vegetables, cooking them will destroy about half of their nutrients
Use a pressure cooker to cook food, this can help preserve some of its nutrients
Try not to cook with salt, most food already have enough salt, instead use herbs and spices
Take natural vitamin supplements that are extracted from organic sources, especially the ones you lack
Increase your fiber intake by adding ground flaxseed or more plant-based food in your diet
Get your protein from plant-based food, their proteins are higher in quality
Drink around 6 to 8 cups of water per day, avoid coffee, energy drink and soda
Eat snacks between meals, avoid the ones that lack fiber and are high in sugar
Avoid fatty foods, they are usually full of artery clogging cholesterol
Avoid microwave food and food that are precooked
Avoid sugar free drinks, they are lower in calories but full of synthetic chemicals, such as artificial sweetener
Avoid fast food, it is usually full of artery clogging fats, synthetic chemicals, and growth hormones
Exercise at least 3 time a week, this can help prevent atrophy