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One of the most obvious ways to increase your energy levels is by improving your NUTRITION. This includes foods that provide the body with the most energy-boosting nutrients and foods that work for your body. This isn't the same for everyone!
Foods like beans, bran cereal, whole wheat bread, and nuts have less impact on your blood sugar than foods with a high glycemic load (like white pasta, corn flakes, and sugary juices and drinks.) Even though we’ve been taught to associate these foods with energy-providing principles, the long-term effects of consuming certain kinds of food negatively impact your energy levels and other bodily functions.
The main issue with certain foods is that they provide refined carbs or are processed with preservatives and other chemicals, which can play havoc on blood sugar levels and other bodily functions. However, not all foods and carbs, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, should be lumped into this. While refined carbs and processed foods boost your energy in the short term, they are not a good long-term solution. Listen to your body-- it's letting you know what you need and what you don't!
There are ENDLESS benefits to maximizing your energy levels - and this potential continues to grow the more energy you have! Some of the more obvious ones include:
Maximized focus and productivity for work-related pursuits
More time to spend with family and friends
Higher levels of physical fitness
Heightened mental clarity and cognitive functioning
More time for hobbies and cultivation of artistic or creative pursuits
The question of ‘what can you do with more energy’ is a matter of personal preference - when you start to maximize your energy levels with these all-natural habits and methods, it’s up to YOU what you do with your time. That’s what makes it so exciting!