4 Power Foods That Will Keep You Energized
If you're low on energy, don't reach for one of those unhealthy energy drinks! Caffeine will only give you a short burst of energy and ultimately cause a crash.
Instead, choose foods that are: protein and fiber-rich to stabilize your blood sugar and high in water content to keep you hydrated.
Here are four energy-boosting options that will not only power you through the day, but also good for you!
Beans & Legumes Black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, edamame, lentils -- add any of these high protein and high fiber beans and/or legumes to a meal to keep your energy levels up. If you're looking for a light and easy snack, try roasting some chickpeas (there's a recipe in Happy Herbivore Light & Lean!)
Berries Thanks to their filling fiber content, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or cranberries (just to name a few) are perfect for keeping you energized -- and satisfying that sweet tooth. If they're not in season, don't worry. Frozen berries have the same benefits as fresh ones.
Leafy Greens like kale and spinach are packed with minerals, as well as calcium and potassium. If you're looking to add more greens to your life, try throwing them into a soup, adding to a sandwich or wrap, or even your morning smoothie.
Nut Butters If you're not trying to lose weight, you can easily mix protein and fiber-rich nut butters into your meals, especially Asian-inspired dishes like the Thai Stuffed Sweet Potato on this week's meal plan -- which also has edamame!