Vegetable
Juice
Drinking fresh vegetable juice is a shock to your body
in a good way! Losing the fiber during juicing makes them easy for your body to
absorb and digest. And because less work is required for your body to reap the
nutritional benefits, you’ll notice an increase in energy. Additionally,
drinking your veggies helps eliminate toxins from the body while also feeding
your cells.
If you feel an illness coming on, vegetable juice
is also a good way to stop it in its tracks and keep energy up before it dips.
Pass over store-bought juices, which are often loaded with sugar,
preservatives, and other unpronounceable ingredients they’ll leave you feeling
worse and more exhausted!
Better Quality Sleep
Spending your nights tossing and turning can
definitely make you feel exhausted the next day. While you sleep, your body is
restoring and repairing the day’s damage. Additionally, adenosine, a by-product
of cell activity that’s produced by the body, is believed to be a favor in
humans’ perception of being tired. Adenosine builds up during the day but,
during sleep, our bodies clear it from our systems, helping us feel alert. Keep
a consistent sleep schedule by going to bed and waking up at the same times
each day, including weekends. This will help regulate your internal body clock.
Eliminate caffeine after 3 p.m. — the effects can last up to 12 hours.
Eat Chia
Seeds
If your only experience with Chia seeds is the
Chia pet, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. These magic little seeds will
boost energy levels and provide your body with a lot of nutritional bang for
the buck.
The ancient Mayans and Aztecs used to ingest Chia
seeds to keep up energy and alertness among warriors during war. For us mere
mortals, the essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) found in Chia seeds
help regulate glands, fight adrenal fatigue, and combat inflammation, which
keeps your body feeling fresh. Combined with high levels of protein and fiber,
which keep blood sugar stable (no afternoon sugar crashes!), and it’s no wonder
chia seeds are being heralded as a superfood.
Stay
Hydrated with Water and Electrolytes
Did you know that one of the first signs of
dehydration is feeling tired or exhausted? That’s right – not drinking enough
water could be the reason your energy levels are lacking and you feel
exhausted. Because our bodies are made up of mostly water, even small dips in
H2O levels are enough to affect your metabolism.
Stay hydrated by making sure you’re drinking
enough water and other fluids throughout the day. The Institute of Medicine
suggests about 9 cups of fluids a day for women and 13 cups for men.
However a more accurate amount is take your body
weight and divide it in half, then drink that many ounces per day, plus more if
you workout, are really active, are pregnant, nursing, or are fighting an
illness or disease. If that sounds like a lot, remember that many foods, like
fruits and vegetables, contain water as well.
If you have an intense workout, you might want to
supplement water with a drink that helps replace the electrolytes your body is
sweating out. Forget sports drinks loaded with high fructose corn syrup and additives.
Opt for coconut water or water naturally flavoured with lemon and honey
instead.
Socialize
with High-Energy Friends
Surround yourself with people who help motivate
and uplift you to revitalize your body and mind. Associate with high-energy
friends. Their energy and enthusiasm will soon enough rub off on you.
By: Umaru Maryam Hadejia
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