Get Fit San Diego Fitness and Health
GET FIT, STAY FIT TODAY!   619-324-9404
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Get Fit Perks
  • FIT Community
    • Events
    • Media Gallery
  • Business Directory
    • Beauty
    • Health
    • Fitness
  • Contact Us

Natural Energy Foods Do The Body Good!

10/27/2011

6 Comments

 
by Kerrie Stevenson, MET-Rx

We are inundated with scores of supplements and plans suggesting when and how much to eat. Remember that food provides direct and vital nutrients to your body. Energy keeps us active and provides power to complete our daily activities. Without energy, our bodies are like cars without gas, plants without oxygen or the Earth without Sun. No matter what activities we endure throughout the day, we all need good sources of energy to keep us going. Energy fuels our tank. Our main source of energy is food. Breakfast is the meal that sets you up for the day. It replenishes your body's energy supply after a night's fast and provides the energy needed to stay physically and mentally alert. Breakfast enhances learning and physical performance. Without breakfast, your body runs on empty. Studies have shown that kids who eat breakfast concentrate better, are more creative and behave better - this applies to adults as well.

IRON:
Iron-deficiency anemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in North America. Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, the main component of red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen to your body's cells, where it is used to produce energy and perform essential metabolic functions. If your iron stores are low, your red blood cells can't supply as much oxygen to the cells. The consequences of iron deficiency are fatigue, low energy and difficulty concentrating. The best food sources are red meats, organ meats, iron-fortified cereal products and whole-grain or enriched breads, dried fruits, green leafy vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds, and blackstrap molasses.
CARBS:
Carbohydrates found in breads, grains, cereals, fruits, vegetables and sweets are digested and end up as the simple sugars glucose and fructose. These carbs provide fuel for your brain, muscles and other body tissues. Complex carbohydrates in whole-grain breads and cereals, lentils, legumes and other starchy vegetables are the fuel of choice since they are digested gradually and serve as a steady fuel supply for body and brain. In addition, they provide many important vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals to keep your body well-nourished. Foods do the body good!

Here is a list of energy foods that can easily be integrated into your daily diet. High-energy foods supply your body with the additional energy needed to get through the day.
Picture

Apples provide the necessary fiber to maintain a healthy bowel, while apple pectin, retrieved from the apple's peel, supports overall wellness. The natural fiber in apple pectin promotes intestinal health. Supplement with apple pectin to help cleanse and regulate digestion.


Picture


Apricots have been traditionally used as an aphrodisiac. Apricots contain B vitamins, which may contribute to their traditional benefits.

Picture

Bananas contain a good amount of fiber. Fiber helps get rid of toxic substances contained in our bodies. The banana helps reject impurities and provides potassium. Potassium helps maintain normal muscle function and aids the nervous system

Picture


Cheese contains calcium, which is essential for bone health. Calcium is also involved in muscle and nerve function.

Picture

Eggplants are ideal to eat about one hour before your daily sports activity. Antioxidants provided by eggplants help fight exercise-induced free radicals. This vegetable also contains carotenoids, which aid in overall wellness.

Picture

Grapefruit is known to support overall health. A wonderful energy food, grapefruits are also popular with dieters, while providing high energy.

Picture

Green Tea is full of polyphenols, which keep the body strong and energized. Green Tea also supports breast health.

Picture

Orange juice provides extra energy along with a complete series of vitamins. Vitamin C can support your immune system for overall health and vitality. But, too much Vitamin C can be acidic to your body, so drink these juices in moderation. Oranges are also beneficial during times of seasonal change.

Picture

Tuna fish is great for people with low intakes of Vitamin B-12, which is needed for red blood cell production. Tuna is rich in Omega 3, a substance that helps both body and mind. The protein in tuna also supports lean muscle, so don't avoid it if you are performing regular sports activities.

Picture

Yogurt is full of B vitamins, which help your body convert other nutrients into energy. However, you should choose low-fat or non-fat varieties. Mix yogurt with nuts for a healthy energy snack. Probiotics in yogurt can also support immune health. Probiotics support your digestive health and wellness. Get the most out of any balanced nutrition plan with Probiotics.

In addition, kidney beans, lentils, baked beans and many others also provide great sources of energy for your body. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds are a great source of energy as well. So there you have it, an easy-to-follow list of foods that can help your body be more energetic throughout the day. If you incorporate regular physical activity into your daily routine, adding an extra intake of energy foods to your diet is essential. If you're always on the go, you need to maximize your intake of energy foods, keeping your fat intake under control. Enjoy!

SOURCE: BODYBUILDING.COM

6 Comments
Mobile Massage NJ link
10/30/2011 07:48:54 am

Fermented foods, such as yogurt, are loaded with probiotics. You can easily make your own at home. Probiotics really make the difference, in terms of overall health. And foods are a great source. Protein is also a necessity. The low-protein camp surely never trained hard! Finally, apples and other fibrous fruits and veggies are an absolute necessity!
Good article! Thanks!

Reply
breast augmentation sydney link
5/28/2012 11:40:03 pm

This is a really excellent read for me. Must agree that you are one of the best bloggers I ever saw. Thanks for posting this informative article.

Reply
skin tightening Melbourne link
6/25/2012 10:19:35 pm

yes i completely agree with your post because organic food have proper vitamin and other ingredient.

Reply
Uterine Fibroids Treatment link
6/26/2012 10:22:37 pm

So informative things are provided here, I really happy to read this post, I was just imagine about it and you provided me the correct information I really bookmark it, for further reading, So thanks for sharing the information.

Reply
best fitness apps link
8/21/2012 08:51:17 pm

very sweet blog and it content very useful information also so it is the right combination of information and printing keep doing that in future also

Reply
How to get ripped link
9/25/2012 01:24:12 am

Great blog post, however only a few of the points were actually treated really good,I definitely enjoyed what you had to say. Keep heading because you undoubtedly bring a new voice to this subject.

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Email Newsletter icon, E-mail Newsletter icon, Email List icon, E-mail List icon Get Fit, Stay Fit E-Newsletter
    For Email Marketing you can trust

    Meet Jennifer!

    Welcome Fitness Fanatics! My name is Jennifer Butler, Marketing Guru by trade, driven by a passion for Health and Fitness!

    Picture
    RAW Talk with Jenn

    Promote Your Page Too

    GET FIT SPONSORS

    Picture
    YogaFitsMe.com: Online Resource for Living YOGA
    Picture
    Pure Indoor Cycling Studio

    FEATURED EVENTS

    Picture

    Categories

    All
    Active Wear
    Beauty
    Boot Camp
    Day Spa
    Events
    Fitness
    Giveaway
    Gluten Free
    Gyms
    Health
    Health Food Store
    Healthy Foods
    Marketing
    Nutrition
    Recipes
    Social Networking
    Strength Training
    Thankful Thursday

    Archives

    December 2017
    December 2016
    July 2015
    April 2015
    June 2014
    April 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011

    RSS Feed

Copyright Get Fit San Diego 2017 | Designed by Prestige Insight