1 Power up your diet
Don’t buy into the ‘spoonful of sugar’ myth, warns nutritionist Jenna Hope. ‘Sugary foods provide a quick energy boost – but they’ll quickly lead to a slump, leaving you feeling very listless. Instead of reaching for the sweet treats and processed carbs you crave, seek out highfibre, high-protein combinations that will sustain your energy levels through the day.’
Try these
Breakfast well Start the day with some scrambled eggs or peanut butter on sourdough toast. Try high-fibre Bertinet Bakery Seeded Sourdough to keep you fuller for longer.
Add green leafy vegetables Put them in smoothies, pasta dishes and rice bowls, and even chop them up to add to your eggs on toast. Greens are packed with iron, which boosts energy by helping transport oxygen around your body.
Drink plenty of water Low energy is a typical early sign of dehydration.
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Other examples of balanced and energising food combos include houmous with carrot sticks, boiled eggs on oatcakes, and apple slices spread with peanut butter.
2 Move your body
We all have days when we wake up knowing we’re not in the mood for exercise. ‘But this is exactly when we need to push ourselves to get moving,’ says fitness and wellness coach Penny Weston (welcometomade.com). ‘As you exercise, you release uplifting brain chemicals that give you a buzz and boost your energy for the day ahead.’
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