Power Foods To Get More Done

Power bars are common in these days among people looking for extra energy. The truth is a balanced diet should provide your body with its nutritional needs. Should you feel the need for additional power to get more done, check this list of 10 power packed foods. They’re designed to give you energy and vitality, while being all natural and easy to prepare.

1. Yogurt –Yogurt contains calcium, Vitamin B, and protein.  It’s a great alternative for those who can’t drink milk.  Live yogurt also contains friendly bacteria to help promote a healthy digestive system.

2. Beans – As a general rule, get used to soaking them overnight before cooking. It improves digestion and nutrients abortion.  Beans of all kinds (kidney, navy, lentils, chickpeas, Northern) are high in protein.  If fiber is a problem in your diet, eating a healthy portion of beans each day can keep your digestive system healthy.

3. Allium foods – This class of foods includes garlic, onions, leeks and shallots. Allium vegetables help guard the body against the risk of cancer and many other health issues.  They also help lower blood pressure and prevent blood clots.  Eating these power packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.

4. Oatmeal – Oatmeal is coming into popularity as a food that lowers blood cholesterol.  You can make it yourself with rolled oats (try soaking them as well, for an instant breakfast).  Oatmeal is a filling grain that also provides much needed fiber to keep hunger at bay and your blood sugar constant.

5. Fruits and vegetables – Fruits and vegetables are filled with antioxidants such as Vitamin C and A.  Antioxidants fight free radical damage in the body and reduce the risk of cancer.  However, be cautious not to eat too much fruit because of its sugar content.

6. Nuts and seeds – Nuts are high in fat but those fats are the good kind.  Peanuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts and pistachios are all providers of good fats and protein.  Eat them right out of the shell with no additives. You can soak overnight in salty water and toast them in the oven for better digestion and taste.

7. Flax seed – It contains omega-3,  omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids.  Ground flax seed can be added to fruit smoothies, sprinkled in yogurt, eaten with cereal or added to pancake mix, among other uses.

8. Peppers – They contain antioxidants like beta-carotene and Vitamin C.  All peppers contain a substance called capsaicin.  Capsaicin has the properties of an anti-inflammatory, a pain reliever, lowers cancer risk and heart disease.  Taste great in salads, salsa and all sorts of dishes.

9. Salmon and fatty fish– Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduces the risk of heart disease and other conditions like atherosclerosis.  Fatty fish contains good fats that has been proven to improve health.  Salmon is rich in protein which is of great use after an exercise session to build muscle tissue.

10. Açai – This berry is rich in antioxidants and increases energy.  You can probably get Açai supplements in your health food store.

Building a better healthier body begins with what you eat.  Try to incorporate some of these super foods into your daily menu. You can get more done and look better while doing it.

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