Healthy diet = healthy energy levels
Eating the right foods at the right time can really make a difference to your energy levels throughout the day. Try to get a balance of healthy wholegrains, vegetables and protein in each meal and keep sugary treats and drinks for occasional treats.
To help make it easier to achieve round-the-clock energy, Wassen have created some easy swaps so you can try to feel more energised all day long.
Breakfast:
Swap sugary highly processed breakfast cereal TO oat-based breakfast
Overnight oats prepared the night before are a great way to have a healthy start to your day. Alternatively try adding fruit such as mixed berries to Greek yogurt and sprinkle with chia seeds, a tablespoon of low sugar granola plus a mixture of seeds of your choice. If you can’t resist your morning slice of toast, swap refined grains (white bread) to wholegrain. When whole grains are digested, energy is released slowly into your body so you’ll feel more sustained. Refined grains release energy quickly into the body, and that can lead to feeling lethargic shortly after.
Lunch:
Swap your usual white bread sandwich TO soup or salad with a wholemeal roll
This will ensure you don’t get the mid-afternoon slump. What’s more, by adding more vegetables and salad throughout the day will encourage a wide spectrum of beneficial bacteria in your gut, which will help you absorb the nutrients in the foods you eat.
Dinner:
Fish & chips TO salmon & sweet potato and vegetable tray bake
Opt for Vitamin B-rich salmon for a seriously delicious addition to your menu of energy-boosting foods. This hearty fish contains plenty of omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA to support your brain health1 and DHA and EPA to support your heart health2. Again, if you’re a fan of pasta and rice try swapping from the refined grains of white pasta and rice) to the wholegrain and wheat versions.
And finally…
And of course, you can always add a little extra support by introducing a food supplement to your daily routine. Wassen Magnesium-B is specially formulated to provide 300mg of Magnesium to help contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to help support healthy energy release. Wassen Magnesium-B also contains Vitamins B6, B12, Riboflavin (B2), Pantothenic Acid (B5) plus Folic Acid all of which can help with the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Meanwhile, Vitamin B5 also contributes to normal mental performance.
Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
1 Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) contributes to maintenance of normal brain function. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA.
2 Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA.
Wassen Magnesium-B (£7.99) is available to buy from www.wassen.com, Amazon, Boots the Chemists, health food stores and independent pharmacies.
