10 amazing instant energy boosters you must try

Have you ever felt the need of some instant energy boosters to kick your day? Do you rely on chocolates and glucose drinks to pack you a powerful punch of energy? Well, every one of us must have tried one or the other thing to increase our energy levels. Even though energy drinks are easily available in the current span of time, but people still feel the need of some natural foods to reboot their dipping energy levels and make up their day.

Experts recommend that a sound sleep and healthy diet with active physical life is the ultimate fuel for your body to keep yourself fresh and active all day long. But, at times the work pressure and rigorous work-outs can take a toll on your energy levels paving your way for some instant energy boosters. Here is a list of some exciting naturally available foods to pep up your energy levels -

Top 10 instant energy boosters from your kitchen

Banana – Available easily, banana is the perfect snack that provides instant energy along with various minerals like potassium and magnesium and vitamins namely Vitamin C and Vitamin B6. It is also rich in dietary fibre and thus makes you feel full for a longer time. One medium sized banana will give you 105 calories that will replenish depleted stores of glucose in your body.

Tip: You can either have chilled banana smoothie by blending the peeled fruit with milk or simply add some chaat masala to sliced banana for some fun.

Apple – Filled with complex carbohydrates, vitamin C and dietary fibre, apples are the best afternoon snacks to munch on. They not only boost your energy levels but also help stabilizing blood sugar levels, keeping you active and healthy all time.

Tip: Sprinkle some pepper powder on peeled and sliced apple to make it tastier or wash the fresh fruit and have it to gain its energy boosting properties.

Apricots – They are high in potassium, fibre and simple sugars like fructose. They also contain loads of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that fill your body’s energy reserves instantly.

Tip: Add fresh apricots to your salad, add sliced pieces to your cereal or give a tasty touch by adding apricots to chicken or vegetable stew.

Strawberries – They are not only tasty but also one of the powerful natural foods that shoot up your energy levels instantly. You can also gain high doses of manganese, antioxidants and vitamin C along with loads of fibre to activate your body cells for release of energy.

Tip: Strawberry smoothie or simply strawberry juice with mint leaves will refresh your mood and raise your energy levels instantly.

Cheese – Saying cheese makes you happy and healthy as this high on energy food facilitates release of hormones that that act as stimulants and make you stay active.  

Tip: You can either add grated cheese to your salad or can simply gorge on cheese sandwiches to boost your energy levels along with filling you up.

Oatmeal – Oats are the current crazy foods for their myriad range of health-beneficial effects. These are rich in simple carbs and fiber content that makes them the best source of consistent and long-lasting energy.

Tip: Microwave oatmeal, add some butter and fresh fruits like berries along with some sprinklers to make it a perfect combination of taste and instant energy.

Pumpkin seeds – Munching on a handful of roasted pumpkin seeds can provide you a natural punch of instant energy through your workout or normal energy low down. They are good sources of fibre, proteins, healthy fats, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus that also help in activating your energy levels.

Tip: Roast the pumpkin seeds and keep munching them in between your free time to keep your energy levels to constant.

Eggs – Eggs are one of the best sources of protein (required to build muscles) and yolks (acts in conversion of dietary components to energy) are rich in Vitamin B content, which makes them a perfect food to boost energy levels after a workout session.

Tip: For best results, take one whole egg with 2 egg whites to cut down your intake of saturated fat.

Nuts – These are packed with healthy fats like mono-unsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids in addition to antioxidants, minerals, protein, vitamin and fibre, making them a perfect fit to fill your depleted energy stores by slowing down glucose release.

Tip: Spread some nuts over fresh fruits and vegetables or make a nice smoothie. Be creative and invent your own special recipe to up your energy.

Whole grain cereals – Whole grain cereals that are high in fibre can spike your energy levels by slowing down glucose release in the body and aid consistent supply of energy all through your day.

Tip: You can pour a glass of milk into a bowl of cereal and start your day. You can also add then to your low-fat yoghurt with some spices for some tasty treat.

References

• Bahram Tadayyon. The Miracle of Nuts, Seeds and Grains
• 10 Best Foods for Energy. Livestrong
• 6 Quick Ways to Boost Energy. WebMD