Who doesn’t need more energy to get through the day?  Or just to get through a single news segment about the economy?  I know I could use a cup of tea to relax and a healthy snack whenever I turn on CNBC.  Try the Power Foods listed below along with a daily exercise program and you will have more energy and be healthier overall.

Power Foods:

  • Lean sources of red meat (your best source of iron and zinc!)
  • Eggs! Eat a yolk or two, they contain choline which is necessary for optimal brain functioning
  • Berries – rich in the antioxidant anthocyanins
  • Vegetables, non-starchy varieties, high in fiber and antioxidants
  • Fruit
  • Oatmeal (throw some dried berries in there while cooking and they’ll plump up and add a nice sweet taste and load of antioxidants)
  • Low-fat dairy
  • Whole grain pasta or bread, brown rice, barley, quinoa
  • Water and tea – drink up!

Take nutitional supplements each day and choose healthy energy supplements  or energy drinks with less sugar and caffeine and B vitamins whenever you need that extra kick.