Feeling tired in the afternoon? Feel sleepy during lunch time?
What to eat to boost up your energy??
Here are the foods to boost up your energy and keep you going in the afternoon.
Fruit Salad
A large fruit salad with the right sides can fill you up and provide several essential nutrients. Berries, bananas and melon are nutritious additions to a fruit salad and provide vitamins and minerals. Raspberries, blueberries and pears contain significant amounts of fiber to help keep you full. A handful of nuts, a container of yogurt or a stick of low-fat cheese will help balance your meal and add a little healthy protein to keep you full and provide energy
Beans
Beans are packed with fiber as well as several different vitamins and minerals. Varieties of canned beans include black, pinto, kidney and white beans. Rinse the beans well to eliminate most of the salt. You can also roll beans into a whole wheat tortilla with tomatoes, salsa, avocado and low-fat cheese to make a healthy burrito.
Dried Fruit and Nuts
Thanks to their mix of good fat and protein, nuts are a slow-burning food that provides sustained energy. Dried fruit provides a touch of sweetness, but with the added benefits of fiber. Just a small handful is best, though: Too many carbs can cause low blood sugar, resulting in mid-afternoon sleepiness.
Plain nonfat Yogurt
Granola's mix of grains, nuts and dried fruit is the perfect crunchy complement to creamy, protein-packed yogurt. If you like your yogurt a little sweeter, stir in a dab of honey and sliced fresh berries.
A Whole grain and Protein Bar
Pre-packaged cereal bars aren't just for breakfast, and they're the perfect snack at work or on-the-go. Choose bars with at least five grams of fiber and protein, but with less than 15 grams of sugar. Watch out for meal-replacement bars that are overloaded with calories—though you can always cut them into halves or quarters to create 100-calorie portions.
Enjoy your lunch time with healthy food.
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