10 Simple Ways to Naturally Increase Your Energy
1. Eat protein at every meal: One of the most important ways
to keep your blood sugar balanced and energy levels high is
to include protein at every meal, breakfast and snacks included.
The best protein sources include fish, organic meat, chicken,
eggs, yogurt, and whey protein powder. Consider making a healthy
smoothie for breakfast or snacks using Paleomeal or other healthy
organic whey protein, frozen fruit, and some almond milk.
2. Limit sugar and caffeine intake: Might sound bizarre but
sugar and caffeine give you instant energy, but a few hours
later, and in the long term, they will only make you more tired.
Sugar, fructose corn syrup, and caffeine weaken your adrenal
glands, which in turn are responsible for your energy levels.
So, by consuming sugar and caffeine, you are weakening your
body’s natural energy system. You must wean yourself off
of these! Try having one cup of green tea instead, and if you
must sweeten your food or beverage, try using Xylitol.
3. Take nutritional supplements. Eating a “perfect”
diet does not give us enough key nutrients, such as Carnitine,
CoQ10, magnesium, B-complex, and Omega 3s, for optimal energy
levels. Taking supplements is necessary to ensure adequate amounts
in your system and to cover any deficiencies. On my site you
can see in more detail what each nutrient provides.
4. Check for food intolerances or allergies: Most people with
low grade food allergies and sensitivities are unaware that
they have them because the symptoms are as subtle as low energy
and difficulty losing weight. Some of the most common food sensitivities
are to wheat (gluten) and dairy (casein). If there is a food
you love and eat single every day, try eliminating it for two
weeks and see if your energy increases.
5. Check for yeast overgrowth in the intestines: Gas, bloating,
and carbohydrate or sugar cravings are often caused by yeast
overgrowth which in turn causes low energy levels. A nutritionist
can help you determine whether this may be the case, or you
can take a Candida questionnaire assessment. Limiting refined
carbohydrates and taking supplements to combat Candida can remedy
this problem and renew your energy.
6. Make sure you do not have any medical conditions that can
cause fatigue. These include low thyroid function, low iron,
high iron (hemochromatosis), and a range of other ailments which
can be determined by blood tests.
7. Get enough sleep! We all need different amounts of sleep
to wake up feeling rested. Figure out how much your body needs
so that you are able to wake up without an alarm clock.
8. Don't exercise too much or too little. Either one can cause
low energy levels. If you are a stressed, don't pick a stressful
form of exercise such as running or aerobics. Instead, try Pilates,
Tai Chi, yoga, lifting weights, or walking. Exercise should
leave you refreshed, not wiped out. You must include exercise
into your routine at least three times a week.
9. Maintain emotional stability. This is important to avoid
sleepless nights, which stresses the body. Our emotional health
is important in order to avoid the stress and worry that often
leads to reduced sleep quality, and affect our energy each day.
10. Don't work too much. If you work long hours and have a
stressful job, make sure to schedule leisure activity on the
weekends rather than more work.
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About the Author
Annika Rockwell owns and operates Rockwell Nutrition, Inc.,
which offers quality professional brand nutritional supplements,
as well as private consultations to individuals requiring supplement
plans. She is skilled at using diagnostic tests, including diet
analysis, food allergy testing, blood tests, and hair analysis
to help assess the best custom treatment options.
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