What are some good energy foods?

Question

I am tired all the time. If I eat sweets it's even worse. I'll have to go to sleep immediately and feel terrible when I wake up. I need something to get my energy level up.

Answer 1

Try fruits....grapes, raisins, bananas, cantaloupe, and watermelon.

I say fruits, because they are high in natural sugar and will not add extra fat.

But, it sounds to me, like you need to avoid the sugary stuff....

Below is the link to a real good website which explains about blood sugar and it's effects on the body. It has a cartoon on the front page which sounds like you are describing.

In case you don't want to go there right now, here is an excerpt from the site....I like this analogy.

Blood sugar (glucose) is the fuel for every single cell in your body. Eating balanced meals at regular intervals throughout the day is the most important thing we can do to keep our fuel supply stable. In order to know how to balance a meal, it is necessary to understand how different foods burn. I like to use a simple campfire analogy to explain this to clients. Food burns a lot like a nice campfire.

Fats are like the big log in the fire that burns for a long time. Fats are slow-burning fuels that help to stabilize blood sugar and allow you to go between meals without feeling so hungry. Fats also send a signal to your brain to tell you when you're satisfied, so you know when to stop eating. This explains why people on lowfat diets are so hungry all the time. Eating fats at every meal helps to control your appetite. The best fats for consumption are butter, lard, tallow, coconut oil, palm oil or olive oil. Good fats should be included with every meal.

Protein is like the teepee which provides the support and structure for the campfire. Protein is the building block for every single cell in the body. It's what the body uses to heal and repair. Protein also supplies the body with amino acids which help to stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings for carbohydrates. Complete protein comes from animal sources and should be the base of every meal.

Carbohydrates are quick burning fuels which are like the kindling in the campfire. Carbohydrates that are high in fiber burn a little slower, like little twigs. The processed carbohydrates like white bread, sugared cereals, candy, cakes, cookies, crackers, pasta, and bagels burn up more quickly, like leaves and paper. And what would happen if you threw a bunch of twigs, leaves, and paper in a pile and lit them on fire? You'd get a huge blaze and then it would burn out quickly. The same thing happens when you eat a meal of nothing but carbohydrates, even the natural ones like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

So to keep your blood sugar stable, think of building a nice campfire at each meal. Start with your protein teepee, add some natural carbohydrate kindling, and be sure to include your big fat log to keep your fire burning strong!


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Hope this helps...

Answer 2

Green Leafy Vegetables
also
Juiced WheatGrass as a Beverage <= The Ultimate Energy, Seriously

Answer 3

If this has been going on for a while, I'd go to your doctors just to get checked over and make sure its nothing to worry about.
You should stick to low GI foods, brown rice, brown pasta and such to give you slow release energy throughout the day. Some people feel this way after eating or drinking sweeteners, so you have to watch these aswell as sugar.

Answer 4

Every time you have sugary foods you go on a sugar high and and then get brought down quickly. You need to eat foods which release energy slowly such as bananas, cereals etc.... these foods are low on the glycemic index.

Answer 5

Sugar is the fastest working source of energy out there. If you aren't getting any energy from a candy bar or Power Bar/Energy bar.....then you need to consult a doctor. You may be a diabetic.

Answer 6

Basically, anything that has excessive amounts of sugar, fat, and salt are going to bring your energy down. Healthy foods consist of anything natural, not processed. Such as: Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and stuff like that.

Answer 7

If you stay to tried you should have a check up with you doctor . If all is ok eat a really good breakfast , that will give you all kinds of engery , cereal , toast , egg, fruit ect.

Answer 8

You know, I'd bet money you're just dehydrated! Try simply drinking a full glass of water when the sleepies hit you and see if that doesn't perk you right up!

Answer 9

what works for me in the morning....a slice of toast with peanut butter on it(peanuts are a great source of energy), followed by tomato or grape fruit or cranberry juice.

Answer 10

Nuts n raisins - and they're healthy! Stay away from high sugar and high carb foods, I've found it works for me.