Forget the energy drinks. Dietitians say if you want a steady stream of energy without the ups and downs, try whole foods, grains, fruits and vegetables.
The key to sustaining energy throughout the day is balance.
Start the day with a portion of whole grain and fruit. Throughout the day, eat fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, beans and non-starchy vegetables in small portions.
For a pick-me-up, Research Dietitian Aubrey Jarman recommends a slice of apple or one whole wheat cracker with peanut butter. Follow up with water to stay hydrated.
Meats and fish are also part of a balanced diet, especially when used modestly.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
