Do you find yourself feeling sluggish during the day? Are you finding it hard to focus on your work?  Are you a little apprehensive to try those 5 hour energy drinks? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions you are clearly looking for a little pick me up! One of the most popular avenues for people to take when in need is food.

Don’t all foods boost your energy? Yes, but in different ways. Sugary drinks, candy, and pastries put too much fuel (sugar) into your blood too quickly. The inevitable crash leaves you tired and hungry again. “Complex carbs,” healthy fats, and protein take longer to digest, satisfy your hunger, and provide a slow, steady stream of energy.

Here is a list of foods that can help give you the energy you need to help feel great and accomplish all your tasks:

• Oatmeal
• Eggs
• Chicken
• Beans
• Walnuts
• Coffee
• Tea
• Berries (Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries)
• Dark chocolate
• Water

Hello, Chocolate!

These can be used as lunch ideas, or as snacks throughout the day. And in moderation! This is in no way giving you permission to go out and buy a giant sized bag of dark chocolate Hershey Kisses and eat the entire bag! But maybe now you won’t feel guilty about having one or two every once in a while!

Enjoy!

Written by Lindsay Olewniczak

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