10 Top (plus 2!) EnergyRich™ Foods for
2006
by Heather
Dominick
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While there are seemingly endless ways to increase your energy and stay
on track with your weight new, here's a list of my favorite 10 (plus 2
bonus) foods that will help you with both. Which ones are YOU using?
Print this out and check those you already do, and note those you
should "give some attention to."
1. Water – sipped throughout the day. Consistent sipping
over random gulping keeps your kidneys thoroughly hydrated. If your
kidneys are not hydrated your liver has to step in and take over
“de-toxing” and isn’t fully available to perform it’s main duty:
metabolizing fat into energy. Less energy, more fat for you.
2. Green Tea. This drink does have caffeine, but nearly as
much as coffee and where coffee’s acid content can reel havoc on the
stomach (taking away your energy) green tea provides you with antioxidants
(because the leaves are steamed and rolled in preparation, rather than
crushed like black tea leaves).
3. Nuts. Yes, they're fattening if abused, but I can tell
you they work to boost your energy – almonds, walnuts and cashews to be
exact. Studies show a small dose of healthy, essential fatty acids can
increase your energy by up to 10 times! Give ‘em a try and test it.
4. Healthy Oils Speaking of fats … your body needs them for
healthy hair, skin and nails and ton improve digestion. This all means
more energy. Not just any fat is a good fat. Stay away from hydrogenated
oils (processed and fast food) and use flax, coconut, olive, almond,
walnut and sesame for cooking and salad dressings.)
5. Peppermint. As natural as you can get it (so, no, those
stripped candies don’t count). Tea and extract form. Add either to hot
water and feel instantly refreshed. Increases perspiration and improves
digestion.
6. Figs. Excellent for strengthening the stomach and
lubricating the lung and large intestine. For all fruits the fig has the
highest sugar content so don’t over do it, but this baby can beat out a
candy bar as far as benefits – any day.
7. Grains. One of the most powerful ways to get your
carbohydrates. They stabilize blood sugar levels AND contain all the major
nutrient groups when eaten in their whole form – including protein – how
about that!
8. White Beans. Energize the colon and the lungs. Also a
great preventive approach to heart disease among other ailments.
9. Chi Seeds. A wonder food. Next to the flax seed, it is
the highest concentrated source of Omega 3’s. Known as an endurance food
with Native Americans it relieves constipation, reduces nervousness and
heightens focus.
10. Shitake Mushrooms. A power-house of benefits: boost
immunity, strengthen the heart, ease allergies, help to eliminate sugar
cravings, reduce cholesterol ... contain a sufficient amount of
protein.
BONUS* Coconut Water. This is one of my favorite secrets. It
is the all-natural energy drink. High in natural electrolytes it is an
energy burst and a major re-hydration tool. When buying be sure that the
ONLY ingredient is coconut water. If anything else is included you aren’t
getting the benefit.
BONUS* Umeboshi – Salt Plum. A fantastic condiment that is
high in citric acid and a natural antibiotic. Great for reducing fatigue,
colds and flues. Can be added to tea for an energy boost or to help with
digestion. Buy in its whole form for the most benefit.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Heather Dominick, “The Energy Expert” is an energy~nutrition specialist
with over 10 years of teaching and coaching experience. Heather’s primary
focus is in helping others identify sources for increasing physical energy
and making permanent lifestyle changes. To sign up to receive your own 20
minute Energy Make-over, for her freebie how-to articles and no-charge
teleclasses on creating your most energized life, visit http://www.individual-health.net/
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