Tired and Grumpy?

Are you feeling grouchy, lethargic and zapped of energy?

That feeling of falling asleep at your desk may be to do with your diet – and switching to energy-boosting foods could help, according to Rick Hay, nutritionist and author of The Anti Ageing Food & Fitness Plan.

For example, swapping bread, pasta and rice for sweet potatoes – which release sugar into the bloodstream more slowly – could lead to steadier energy levels.

And bananas smothered in almond butter are rich in potassium, tryptophan and B vitamins – nutrients which boost mood and prevent fatigue. BARNEY Almond Butter, ... Buy New $10.99 ($0.69 / Ounce) (as of 11:15 UTC - Details)

Writing for Healthista, here, he reveals the top foods to help you feel energised…

BANANA AND ALMOND BUTTER

Banana with almond butter is one of my favourites.

This delicious complex carbohydrate and protein option combines the energy giving fruit sugars, magnesium, and the amino acids of the banana, together with the B vitamins and protein in the almond butter, supply a steady supply of energy.

Culina French Fry Pota... Buy New $29.99 (as of 05:20 UTC - Details) The combination of high potassium, tryptophan and B vitamins in this duo also helps with mood, and a better mood may well lead to better outcomes when exercising – helping you to start moving in the first place.

In a 2012 study by Appalachian State University, researchers concluded that bananas were as beneficial as sports drinks in terms of providing energy – and they’re all natural.

SWEET POTATO  

Complex carbohydrates like this release glucose into your system more gradually than refined carbs (such as sugars and white grain products such as bread and rice) which leads to a steady supply of energy.

As sweet potatoes are high in fibre they not only boost your energy, but can assist with weight loss too as they keep you feeling fuller for longer.

Sweet potatoes are among the best complex carbs you can eat – they are rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, magnesium and iron – all of which are essential energy nutrients.

The high potassium content helps to balance electrolytes whilst exercising, and lowers blood pressure too.

Read the Whole Article

Madi K’s Whole N... Buy New $25.63 ($0.53 / Ounce) (as of 12:25 UTC - Details)

Now Foods Organic Pump... Buy New $6.99 ($0.58 / Ounce) (as of 01:00 UTC - Details)

Manitoba Harvest Hemp ... Buy New $9.81 ($0.61 / Ounce) (as of 09:25 UTC - Details)