Energy Boosters All Day

Energy Boosters All Day

 

by: Matthew Krajewski

 

How can one person keep up with the frantic pace of modern living; balancing job, family, and other commitments; while still having enough energy to not only perform, but enjoy oneself at the same time? Energy seems to be the key to it all. Any lackluster area of life can at least partially be attributed to lack of energy, whether it is in the guise of lack of motivation, fatigue, or restlessness. Perhaps our cultural preoccupation with modern fountains of youth are as much stepped in standards of beauty as they are in finding missing resources of energy in our lives. So how do we recapture or boost our energy levels?

 

The key is the same for diet and weight loss as it is to energy: proper diet and exercise. However, by refocusing fitness and diet goals on internal energy levels, rather than physical signs of progress, any diet and fitness goals are more likely to be achieved. The reality of weight loss diets is they often deplete necessary energy flow to the brain, thereby making you more sluggish, and less prone to motivate yourself to fulfill the necessary fitness requirement to make any significant weight loss goals.

 

So what are some keys to maintaining your energy levels, whether trying to get through the work day or achieve weight loss goals? Before the coffee, drink water. Most Americans only get a fourth of their required water intake, and without it, dehydration can occur, thus creating a dull, listless lack of energy. Drink water throughout the day, pure water outside of juices, sodas, and coffee. Make sure to get a full night’s sleep as well, without enough rest your body will struggle to maintain the necessary energy to get through the day. Do what you must to insure this sleep is a restful sleep, and not a frequently waking sleep as this could also contribute to depleted energy.

 

In terms of actual healthy foods to focus on adding to your diet to improve energy, look for boron and selenium as a supplement to your diet. Boron stimulates brain function, and selenium is an antioxidant that boosts mood. Both can be beneficial to giving you the added energy to tackle your day. Boron is found in nuts and some fruits like apples and pears. Selenium is found in tuna, chicken, and turkey. Selenium poisoning is possible, so only take in moderation as found in foods.

 

 

Don’t rely on energy boosters like energy drinks and coffee. A little jolt no and then is one thing, but to constantly consume caffeine or sugar throughout the day will beget and dependency that will make your body require these stimulants to maintain your energy throughout the day.

 

By focusing on raising energy through proper diet, you should be able to face your day confidently and with the energy to handle just about anything!