Food Fuel

In the midst of your day, around 3 pm, do you feel like taking a catnap? For those whose answer was an absolute “Yes”, it may be great to look into foods that can help keep your energy strong all day long.

TRY THESE:

Fruit – It is easy for people to say get your apple a day. The other fruits that can really fuel your body are kiwi, apricots, cantaloupe, blueberries and bananas.

Eggs – Omega 3 eggs are full of good fats plus vitamins B and D.

Beans – Awesome resource for potassium and carbohydrates. Some beans to consider are kidney, lentils, and baked, though there are many more.

Seeds – Nice source of fiber, minerals, and antioxidants.

Nuts – Not only a good snack, but almonds, walnuts, pecans, and cashews can really give you the boost you need at anytime of the day. They are also full of fiber, minerals, and antioxidants.

Vegetables – You must love your greens. The most recommended are broccoli, spinach, sprouts and asparagus.

Water – The number one source of energy that we often neglect is water. It not only revives the body, but it prevents dehydration that can slow the body down.

Knowing this information makes grocery shopping is much easier. Include the things your body needs to keep you strong and healthy. So when you are on the go or have some time to snack, you can make healthier choices instead of the random eating selections you have made before.

It is always good to be informed and make the best decisions for your body.

Eat Healthy!

Busy Woman’s Confession

Being a busy woman trying to maintain sanity, home life and my business it becomes harder to stay healthy. It seems like the first thing I will slack on is taking care of my basic needs. Those needs include eating right, exercising and just making time for me.

I have read many different books with ideas on how to make sure, no matter where I am, that I have a healthy snack, but that doesn’t prepare the snack for me. It is not convenient to run into the grocery store when I need to be heading to an important meeting.

I had to find a way to fix this. I needed to create a system that made it easy for me to have a little nutrition no matter with me at all times.

Here is what I started:
Put fruit everywhere: I keep my favorite fruits (Oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, pineapple, blueberries) in the car, my purse and the office so that I always have them available.

Order power salads: Instead of ordering a major meal, I make sure I get my greens by ordering a salad with all the wonderful nutrition I need to keep going strong.

Smoothie time: I skip over Starbucks and head to the local smoothie shop for a better choice to power me up during the day.

Stroll: A lot of conference calls happen in the middle of the day, so I put on my headset and walk while listening a call. Most of them are recorded, so I can take notes later or simply record notes on my phone.

These simple changes keep me more energized, plus feeling like I am getting a hold on my health in the midst of a chaotic day.

I hope these quick tips that will make a difference in your day as well.

About the author: Ms. Carla Thorpe with Make It Happen Consulting. She is a major advocate for organization. Through her consulting, Ms. Thorpe has been able to help company’s start-up, evolve, give back to the community and display that anything is possible. We could all use a little help to reach our goals and Make It Happen Consulting offers the strategic support to create success. www.makeithappenc.com