May 12, 2009
Nutrition Strategies to Increase Energy by LeeAnn Smith
Our food does a lot more than provide us with nutrients. Nutrition plays an important role in how we feel both physically and mentally. Nutrients impact hormones that affect our mood and attitude. Improving your diet can be a way to increase your overall energy.
The food choices we make can have a large effect on how we feel, especially after meal time. Follow these simple six nutrition tips and implement them in your daily meal plan to improve energy and decrease tiredness.
Kick Start The Day With a Healthy Breakfast – A healthy breakfast is important for an active and energetic day. Studies have linked consuming a healthy breakfast with lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. People who eat breakfast have been reported to remain active and alert throughout the day compared to those who skip breakfast. A balanced breakfast may be comprised of fresh fruit, lean protein, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, and whole grains. For example, try a high fiber cereal with fat-free or low-fat milk, half a grapefruit, and a hard boiled egg.
2 Comments on Nutrition Strategies to Increase Energy by LeeAnn Smith »
June 9, 2009
Debbie Hard @ 2:17 pm:
Many healthy,nutritional selections for meals are full of gluten, or if fruits and vegetables, can't be metabolized or digested due to irritable or inflammation in the colon.
How can you maintain energy, get the nutrients you need, when you are gluten (and some dairy) intolerant? many gluten free foods are high in fat. Juices don't have the benefits of raw fruits or veggies.
I appreciate your help!
LeeAnn Smith @ 8:04 pm:
Hi Debbie,
Thank you for your comment. Someone with gluten and/or dairy intolerance must pay extra attention to food and nutrition to ensure avoidance of problem foods and adequate consumption of essential nutrients. Organization like the Celiac Sprue Association (www.csaceliacs.org) and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov) provide valuable resources such as recipes, food lists, and other information. Also, there are many great gluten-free cookbooks available such as 1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes. It may be helpful to speak with your physician or dietitian about your individual dietary needs.