Life requires good energy, but do you sometimes feel like your batteries are a bit low? It’s perfectly normal. Here are 3 ways to recharge quickly and in a healthy way.
1. Hydrate!! Dehydration is one of the leading causes of headaches and low energy in the afternoons. Drink 8-10 ounces of water, eat an orange (fruits and vegetables are full of water!), drink a protein shake or try some hot tea. Every cell in your body needs water. Hydration helps promote circulation and definitely helps boost energy.
2. Move! Just 10 minutes of walking can boost energy for up to 2 hours! Sitting in front of a computer for hours on end is mentally exhausting, and it can make you emotionally tired, but guess what? Your feet are not tired, and they need to move. Let them carry you OUT of the office and into the park or on a date with your family. Maybe you just need a quick walk to get water or coffee. Just get up and get moving. If you can get 30 minutes of walking or another type of cardio done before work, you may love how you feel for the whole rest of the day!
3. Eat complex carbs. If you are eating keto or anti-candida, you may experience low energy, especially at first. Remember that carbohydrates are fuel, and they can provide good energy when you need it. No need to eat too many or the wrong kind. One small serving of blueberries or even a small spinach salad with your favorite dressing can deliver the carbs you need. Add a few nuts and seeds, or even beans, and you can have a boost of carbs with good protein to keep blood sugar stable. If you are very active you may need more whole grains like old fashioned oats, brown rice or quinoa.
It’s completely natural to have more energy some days than others. If you are tired, try to get some rest if you can. Stress can also deplete energy, so we have to de-stress to recharge. Just be sure that hydration, movement and eating healthy foods is also a part of the plan, and you will feel back to 100% quicker than you think. If you have tried and tried to increase energy and it’s not working, think about booking an appointment with Angelica Clark PA-C, IFMCP. She takes a functional medicine approach and seeks to find the root cause of the problem.
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