Food is fuel for the body and essential for health and general well-being.
Even so, not all foods are created equal, with some offering much more in terms of energy reserves than others.
When planned and prepared correctly, the foods you choose to consume can help keep you in high energy and spirits all day long. Below is our list of top foods to supply you with a steady stream of energy and get-up-and-go all day long.
Bananas
This humble fruit is enjoyed by people all over the world and is one of the best sources of sustainable energy out there.
Another reason for its popularity, is that the banana can be enjoyed in a variety of different ways. Some of the best ways to enjoy bananas for maximum energy include slicing them up into a serving of oatmeal and blending them into a delicious smoothie along with other healthy ingredients.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is the king of sustainable energy because of its slow-burning properties.
Oatmeal is also a great serotonin booster, which is great help for mitigating stress and anxiety throughout the day. Also, it’s a great booster of memory.
The best way to get the most out of a delicious serving of oatmeal is to make your own at home. You can even load your oatmeal with boosting fruits like bananas and berries.
Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are packed with magnesium, which is needed by the body to convert sugar into raw energy. And since they’re loaded with a healthy helping of fibre and fat, they’re great for stabilising blood sugar in the body.
They’re best enjoyed in salads, healthy stir fries, and soups.
Cinnamon
Another amazing stabiliser of blood sugar, only a teaspoon full of cinnamon contains nearly as many antioxidants as a cup of blueberries.
Get the best of your daily cinnamon intake by adding a dash to your fat-free yoghurt.
Beans
Beans, no matter the type or size, make for a wonderful digestive aid.
They’re full of fibre, good carbs, antioxidants, and protein, and even provide the body with magnesium, iron, and folic acid.
Brown Rice
Brown rice is just about the healthiest comfort food available to man.
Not nearly as processed as white rice, brown rice provides the body with a range of energy-boosting properties – including manganese, which helps the body with the breaking down of carbs and proteins.
Dates
High in natural sugars, dates are a healthy alternative to sweets and coffee.
They can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Our suggestion would be to chop them up in oatmeal for a healthy breakfast of champions.
Lentils
Rich in fibre as well as carbs, lentils are powerful little pockets of all-day energy. They also help with the generation of energy at cellular levels.
Just a single cup of lentils contains around 15 grams of fibre and 36 grams of carbs.
Eggs
Eggs are great as a sustainable form of energy.
Since they contain leucine, they help cells in the human body to take in more oxygen-rich blood sugar.
