Top 10 Energy Boosting Tips

Are you fed up of feeling tired all the time? Modern life is a surefire way to burnout! If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and finding the time to look after yourself keeps proving impossible it’s time to prioritise your health and boost your energy levels.

Tip 1 - Eat on nutrient rich diet

Your body needs a nutritious food as fuel to work efficiently. Focus on eating protein (meat, fish, eggs, dairy, tofu, lentils, chickpeas, beans, nuts and seeds) at every meal. Fill up on veggies – especially those that grow above ground and cut back on starchy carbs.

Tip 2 - Don’t fruit bomb snack time!

Fruit is health but too much can raise our blood sugar levels too high. Choose lower sugar fruits over tropical fruit – berries, apples, pears and plums. Enjoy a little protein (such as a handful of nuts) at the same time to keep blood sugar level.

Tip 3 - Invest in superfoods

Plants containing plant chemicals called flavonoids – and in particular quercetin has been shown to help blood sugar levels and consequently energy levels. Quercetin is found in apples and onions

Tip 4 - Go Vitamin Crazy

B Vitamins

Leafy green veg, broccoli, cauliflower, avocado, chickpeas, seeds, beans, lentils, brewer’s yeast, meat, fish, artichoke.

Magnesium

Leafy green veg, pumpkin seeds, yoghurt or kefir, almonds, black beans, avocado, figs, dark chocolate, banana, salmon, coriander, cashews, artichokes, goats cheese, brown rice.

Vitamin E

Sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, swiss chard, papaya, mustard greens, asparagus, peppers.

Vitamin C

Cherries, red peppers, kale, parsley, broccoli, brussel sprouts, watercress, cauliflower, cabbage, strawberries, spinach, oranges, lemons, mangoes, asparagus.

Tip 5 - Swap Energy Drinks for Invigorating Herbs

Caffeinated drinks can upset your blood sugar levels, raise stress hormones and stop you sleeping. Food for thought! Stressbusting herbs include ashwaganda (helps to reduce stress) and eleuthero (boosts stamina and reduces tiredness)

Tip 6 - Drink Up!

Dehydration is one of the biggest causes of tiredness. Aim for a minimum of 2 litres of filtered water. Other fluids count (herbal teas, foods with high water content, oranges, cucumber, celery, lettuce, spinach, tomato, melon, broccoli, cauliflower and berries)

Tip 7- Get Moving

A regular exercise routine is one of the easiest ways to beat fatigue and feel full of beans. When your body becomes more active, internal mechanisms like metabolism and blood flow speeds up. It’s as if you’re waking your body up from the inside!

Tip 8  - Follow The Sun

The so called sunshine vitamin is vital for keeping energy levels high. Vitamin D also helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Tip 9  - Have a Digital Detox

Digitally disconnecting from the real world can make you feel more tired! While you might not feel like leaving the comfort of your sofa and going out it’s one of the easiest ways to boost our mood and feel energised.

Top 10  - Prioritise Sleep

Really make sleep a priority if your energy is low. Everybody needs 7-9hrs hours to rest and repair. Ensure you keep your blood sugar levels balanced. Practice good sleep hygiene – no screens 90 minutes before bed, cool room, wear and eye mask etc.