Foods that promote higher energy levels:
Vitamins That Enhance Energy:
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) is essential for helping the body convert carbohydrates into energy. Foods that are good sources of thiamin are beans and peas, whole grains, brewer's yeast, and sunflower seeds.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) and Niacin also help us use the energy obtained from our food more effectively. Sources of Riboflavin include milk, yogurt, mushrooms, and whole grains. Niacin food sources are mushrooms, whole grains, tuna, salmon, chicken, and beef.
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) assists in protein metabolism. Foods high in Pyridoxine include spinach, bananas, soybeans, sunflower seeds, tuna and beef.
Minerals That Enhance Energy:
Phosphorus: Dairy products, poultry, fish, eggs, whole grains, nuts, seeds
Zinc: Poultry, fish, eggs, whole grains
Iodine: Salt-water fish, dairy products
Copper: Seafood, nuts, seeds
Chromium: Egg yolks, whole grain
*Drink plenty of water! 8 - 10 glasses of water!
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Fat burning tips!
A Quick 20 recipe: Fisherman's salmon with rice an tomatoes(Recipe courtesy of Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH).
Vitamins and Minerals gained: An excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, calcium, potassium and a good source of magnesium and fiber.
2 7-oz. cans salmon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup cooked whole corn kernels, chilled
4 large tomatoes, halved and seeded
Put the salmon into a large bowl and flake it with a fork. Make dressing by whisking together the oil, vinegar, and mustard until well blended. Stir in parsley. Add the rice, corn and dressing to the salmon and toss until well-mixed. Place the tomato halves on a platter and fill with the salmon mixture.
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