October 19, 2017

Eat Up, Power Up!

Put that coffee down, now! Like honestly, do you even like the taste? It might provide you with a short-term burst of energy, but it will fade away and leave you drained. The key for sustained energy levels throughout the day is to eat power foods. These foods will turn you into the Energizer Bunny so you'll keep going and going and going... 

 

Beets

This brightly coloured root vegetable is packed with antioxidants such as Vitamin C and Manganese. These are essential in fighting off free radicals (responsible for aging) and inflammation. Eating beets will help with energy levels due to their natural nitrates being converted to nitric oxide, which can increase oxygen delivery to the body. These enhanced energy levels may even spill over to an improved athletic performance at the gym. Adding beets to your diet will help you march to the "beet" of a new drum. 

Beans 

 

Beans, beans, the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you ...  They are the perfect combination of carbs, protein, and fiber. Consuming beans provides long-lasting energy as opposed to a spike in blood sugar that may provide temporary energy. 
Pro-tip: If you buy canned beans and there's added salt, simply rinse them in a colander to wash away some of the excess sodium. 

Tuna 

 

Tuna is an excellent source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which keeps energy levels up. Tuna is also loaded with iron, a component of hemoglobin that is helpful in carrying oxygen throughout the body. You need iron for energy and to prevent anemia. Also, what kind of fish is made up of two sodium atoms? 2 NA. If you failed chemistry class and don't get the joke, we can't help you there. 

Kale 

Everyone always says to eat your kale, and there's a good reason for that. The leafy green veggie is full of fiber and antioxidants, which results in a nice energy boost. Since kale is the gift that keeps on giving, eating it also relieves tension at the same time. Added bonus, Instagramming your meal will allow you to join the "basic" club and use #kale.

Now that you know you should be eating these foods to boost your energy levels, we make it super easy for you to include them in your diet. Looking for beets? No worries! Check out the Midnight Chicken. Our Cowboy Casserole is jam-packed with beans.  No need for a lure and reel to go fishin' for tuna, just grab our Tuna Antipasta jar. Kale is bae, so grab a Lively Lemon Ginger jar and join the #kale squad. 
Written by Eric Zegarski

Leave a comment

All comments are moderated before being published