I am happy to have a guest post by Pam Howard of Be Healthy, Be Happy Wellness …
Feeling sluggish? Spring is here, and it’s time to shake off those winter blues. The air is getting warmer; the sun is staying out longer. It’s the perfect time to get back on track and be ready for summer! Need some tips on how to get your energy back without burning out by doing too much too soon?
The food we eat can have a profound effect on how we feel and what our energy level looks like. If you are operating on low energy due to the recent winter season, the last thing you need is to consume foods that pull you down even more.
By making small dietary tweaks, you can help combat some of that “bleh” feeling and increase your overall energy levels. Most of us start to crave heavier foods in the winter, and while some of that can be positive (soups and stews can certainly be warm and comforting as well as healthy), a lot of that will suck the energy right out of you. Ever eaten a heavy meal full of meat, fat and bread and then felt so awful that you just wanted to go lay down? Then you know exactly what I mean.
So what can you do?
The best way to fight the winter blues with food is to decrease foods that drain you and increase those that boost your energy. And now that spring is here, it is MUCH easier to change what you eat!
Decrease:
- Meat
- Caffeine (it’s a false energy booster)
- Milk
- Processed food
- Sugar
At the same time, increase:
- Whole foods (fruits, veggies, lean protein)
- Super foods (salmon, kale, quinoa, spinach, blueberries)
- Water – try adding a drop of Lemon or Citrus Fresh to your water!
- Activity (not a food, but it WILL help)
Notice I’m not saying you need to eliminate anything, just switch the percentage – more of the good stuff and keep the foods I’m suggesting you decrease to a minimum.
Here is one of my favorite “energy giving” dinners: Grilled wild salmon (I use an indoor grill pan on the stovetop), ½ cup cooked quinoa or brown rice per person, a big pile of spinach sautéed in olive oil and fresh garlic. Serve on a plate, and drizzle with a bit of low sodium soy sauce. Yum!
Let’s make the most of THIS Spring and be truly ready when summer finally arrives!
Pam Howard is a Certified Health Coach who helps busy moms (and others) create the vibrant, happy life they desire!
Connect with Pam at her website, on facebook, and on Twitter. I am also happy that Pam is on my Young Living Team!
With Love,
Mary
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