Home > Food > Life > The Best Energy Boosting Foods and Drinks Post author By The Mum Club Post date 13 June 2024 No Comments on The Best Energy Boosting Foods and Drinks The Best Energy Boosting Foods and Drinks The Mum Club13 June 2024 When you’ve experienced monumental sugar crashes that result in meltdowns, you know it’s a bad idea to give kids too many sugary treats – especially when they’re tired! But why don’t we apply the same rule to ourselves? Why Do I Crave Sugar When I’m Tired? Cravings for chocolate, biscuits or cake usually come during an energy slump or when we feel low and want comfort as they’re an instant and accessible source of energy. And while, in the short term, that can be helpful, if you have too much sugar, your body will experience a huge high that is followed by a low. And this causes you to feel more tired and stressed. While we’re not suggesting that we all avoid sweet treats entirely! A healthy diet that minimises sugar can really help prevent sugar highs and lows, mood swings and further cravings. Here are some tips that have helped us with regulating our energy levels. Stay Hydrated… One of the easiest ways to increase energy levels is to drink more water. A lack of fluids causes your heart to work harder as it pumps oxygen throughout your body. This expended energy can make you feel tired, sluggish, and less focused. Struggle to drink lots of H20? Why not switch a glass or two to coconut water? We love Vita Coco, which is packed with natural electrolytes and essential nutrients and can be drunk on its own or added to smoothies. The Best Ways to Regulate Energy Levels Check Your Iron Levels Low iron levels can often make you feel fatigued, and a lot of women experience this during their period. Most new mums are tired all the time, but if you think there’s more to it than a broken sleep, speak to your doctor and ask them to check your levels. If you already know you have low iron levels, then taking a supplement (especially around your period) can help boost energy levels and fight fatigue. Buy Now Start Your Day the Right Way Having a bowl of healthy granola or muesli is a great way to start the day, as the seeds and nuts are a great source of omega-3s, and the oats provide a slow release of energy. You can also top it with fresh fruit and a touch of honey if you want an even sweeter bowl. Make Your Own Muesli When we can be bothered to do it, we never regret making our own muesli. It’s also an activity that toddlers love to help you prep. And it doesn’t create that much mess. It’s so easy to do, and all that’s required is a big mix of your favourite nuts, oats, cinnamon, and coconut oil. And then any extras once it’s baked, like dried cranberries, desiccated coconut and a drizzle of honey. Recipe Sip a Wide-Awake Smoothie Rich in Vitamin C and fibre, this is an excellent drink to pair with iron-rich foods as Vitamin C aids absorption, while walnuts and avocado deliver protein and healthy fats to balance things out. The oats and nuts also slow down the absorption of sugar from the fruit, and cinnamon is known to reduce sugar cravings. Ingredients… 1 Mango ¼ Avocado 1 Tablespoon of Oats 6 Walnuts 250ml of your chosen milk Meals That Balance Your Energy Levels Mediterranean Baked Salmon Salmon is a rich source of multiple B vitamins, which play essential roles in releasing and transferring energy between cells in the body. It’s also good for brain function, which is helpful if you have the post-birth fuzz. Recipe Iron-Rich Steak Salad Swap sluggish baguettes for this delicious salad with juicy steak strips rich in protein, iron, vitamins, and flavour. Recipe Make This Energy Boosting Snack Walnut Blueberry Energy Bites Plant-based walnut blueberry energy bites are the perfect snack to keep on hand. They’re filled with healthy fats and fibre to fuel you throughout your day. Recipe The Mum Club13 June 2024 ← 10 Parenting Moments That Leave Us Seething With Rage → 10 Things To Know About Having A Toddler Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
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