Foods that are excellent source of energy !

Several people feel tired or sleepy all day long because of their hectic lifestyle and professions. Lack of energy can affect the overall day and physical health making living less productive.

Although the quality and quantity of food you eat play essential role in deciding the energy content in your body. But there are certain food items that in small quantity will help you to gain more energy. Most of them are fast and easily digesting carbohydrates that replenish your energy sources in body.

• Rice.

Rice is staple food in India and is quite nutritious. Although white rice is much more processed then brown rice. But both the variety of rice have quality carbohydrate content that easily digest and provides energy. It can be the main reason why we Indians generally consume rice during the day. Moreover, Rice has good fibre content that keeps it glycemic index low.

• Dark chocolate.

Keeping aside the sugar moulded chocolates that are generally available in market. Here we are talking about dark chocolate, which has high cocoa content than regular milk chocolate. Antioxidants and compounds present in cocoa help in energising and preventing body from stress. Moreover, it also aids in increasing blood flow and oxygen flow through out body.

• Bananas.

One must have witnessed athletes or gym people consuming bananas before their workout. The reason behind this is bananas contain easily and fast digesting carbohydrates. These carbohydrates quickly convert into glucose to provide quick energy source. Addition to carbohydrates, it contains potassium and vitamin B6 that help in boosting your energy levels.

• Sweet potatoes.

Sweet potatoes are delicious and carbohydrate full stack of energy. Because of their quality carbohydrate content they can act as a source of energy for people who are looking for extra boost. The fibre rich content of sweet potatoes, help in providing steady supply of energy.

• Apples.

One of the most popular fruits all around the globe, and are known for their goodness. Because of their rich natural sugar content and fibre, apples can easily provide slow and sustainable source of energy. Moreover the high antioxidant content in apples will help in decreasing stress levels.

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