Energy Boosters and Zappers
healthy eating self-care sleep stress Jul 21, 2017
In order to have a steady good supply of energy, we need several things to be in balance. Do a self-test to see what may be throwing you off!
Check Your Energy Levels:
- What you are eating?
- What you are drinking?
- How much sleep you are getting?
- Is your daily exercise/activity level healthy?
- How relationships and interactions with people. Are they positive?
Food and Drink Energy Zappers:
- Caffeine, especially coffee
- Alcohol, especially late at night
- Heavily processed foods such as anything with a long list of ingredients
- Sugary foods/candy/sugary drinks
- High carb/low nutrient foods such as bread, pancakes, cereals, crackers
- Heavy foods that don't digest well such as meat, fried foods, cheesy foods
Other Energy Zappers in our lives:
- Negative people
- Stressful activities
- Hormonal imbalance
- Poor quality or not enough sleep
- Sitting in one position for more than an hour or two
Quick Pick-me-ups (besides coffee):
- Green Tea (metabolizes differently than coffee)
- Cold club soda with lime
- One square of dark chocolate
- Smell or use an energizing essential oil (such as grapefruit)
- Cool bath or shower
- 10 minute walk outside
- Liquid B Vitamins (recommended dose on bottle)
- Upbeat music
