Unleash more happy energy

Splashing in the pool, playing pickleball, picnics with friends...now that summer is here, we want to enjoy the season with energy to spare. The key: recharging structures called mitochondria that act like tiny batteries inside cells. When mitochondria are functioning at their peak, so are we: energy revs, muscles stay strong and metabolism hums. Plus, we enjoy decreased risks of dementia, heart disease and diabetes. To power up your energy engines, just...

- Melissa Gotthardt

Bite into some blueberry cobbler

And snack on citrus. Love juicy fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, oranges and tangerines? Great news: Your mitochondria love them too! In fact, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that mitochondria functioned up to 157% better in folks who ate 2 servings of fruit daily compared to those who ate lower amounts. Experts explain compounds called flavanones found in fruit defend mitochondria against damage and aid in their repair.

Focus on pretty summer flowers