Many people feel being tired or run-down at some point during the day. A lack of energy not only affect your daily routine but also, makes you less productive.
Nutritionist Avni Kaul says the fact is that the type and quantity of food you eat plays a major role in determining your energy levels throughout the day.
Although all foods give you energy, there are some foods that contain nutrients which could help increase your energy levels and maintain your alertness and focus throughout the day.
In this article, Delhi’s renowned nutritionist Avni Kaul talks about amazing foods to include in your diet that can give you more energy.
Bananas
Bananas are one of the best foods for energy. They are an excellent source of carbohydrates, potassium and vitamin B6, all of these can help boost energy levels in your body.
A study showed that eating a banana before a cycling trial was as effective as a carbohydrate drink for improving the performance of endurance athletes.
Brown Rice
Brown rice is rich nutritious food. Unlike white rice, it is less processed and stores more nutritional value in the form of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
A cup (195 grams) of cooked brown rice contains 3.5 grams of fiber and gives about 88% of the RDI for manganese, a mineral that assists your enzymes break down carbohydrates and proteins to generate energy.
Also, thanks to its fiber content, brown rice has a low glycemic index. Thus, it could help regulate blood sugar levels and help you maintain steady energy levels all day along.
Sweet Potatoes
Apart from being delicious, sweet potatoes are a nutritious source of energy for those aiming for an extra boost.
One medium-sized sweet potato packs up to 23 grams of carbohydrates, 3.8 grams of fiber, 28% of the RDI for manganese and a huge 438% of the RDI for vitamin A.
Because of sweet potatoes, fiber content and complex carbs your body digests them at a slower pace, which gives you a steady supply of energy.
Sweet potatoes are also a rich source of manganese, that helps in the breakdown of nutrients to produce energy.
Eggs
Eggs are not only satisfying food, but they can also provide energy to boost your day.
Eggs are filled with protein, which can give you a steady and sustained source of energy because it does not allow spikes in blood sugar and insulin when it is digested.
Additionally, leucine is the most abundant amino acid in eggs, and is known to stimulate energy production in various ways.
Author Avni Kaul is a qualified nutritionist, experienced dietician, Diabetes Educator and founder of Delhi’s successful diet and nutritionist clinic NutriActivania. She is also one of India’s eminent weight-loss experts, diabetes dieticians, pregnancy dieticians and child nutritionists and helps kids to develop a strong immune system, fight allergies, gain height and weight as well as fight overweight / Obesity with an effective diet plan that is easy and fun to follow by children.
In Buenos Aires, 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games Nutritionist Avni Kaul was the Advisor (Nutrition) from India. She is a Gold-medallist master’s science graduate from the University of Delhi in the subject of Food and Nutrition. Avni Kaul is a diet and nutrition columnist in some of India's leading newspapers and magazines like - NDTV, TimesNow, Grazia and more.
Diet Programs by Avni Kaul
Your dietician consultation with dietician Avni Kaul will do the following things. Avni Kaul’s diet program will offer:Focus on your health benefits: Key benefits Avni offers, are long-term wellness, freedom from restrictive diets, and improved relationships with food and body, that include "intuitive eating," "weight loss without hard core dieting," and "healthy eating for pregnant woman and kids".
A high degree of qualifications, expertise, and achievements: Dietician Avni is one of the most sought-after dieticians in Delhi because of her qualifications that include gold medalist in Master's Degree of Science, B.Sc and M.Sc Food and Nutrition, Certified Diabetes Educator, Diploma in Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition.
Fully personalized diet plans: With dietician Avni Kaul, you will get a tailor-made diet that suits your body and mind only that will help you to achieve your health goals in a holistic and sustainable manner be it is with your weight management, pregnancy diet, child nutrition, diabetes or thyroid management.
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