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By Yuri Elkaim
If you are looking for ways to increase your energy levels, one of the most important
considerations in what sorts of fuel you are putting into your system. Much like a high performance
car, your body will run on lesser fuel sources - but don't expect it to run as well. Many people,
when they feel an energy decrease coming on, will reach for sugary snacks and fatty fast foods.
But if you're serious about your health, you know you can do better. Here are some food items that
you should be eating and what you should be replacing them for.
Berries are a wonderful food for energy, particularly blueberries and acai berries. Besides the
natural sugars they contain, there are a host of vitamins and anti-oxidants that are essential to
your continued good health. If you want to find a place for more berries in your diet, try dropping
the energy bars. These high-sugar bars might give you a temporary sugar high, but they'll leave
you feeling empty in no time flat.
Nuts are another great snacking option. Filled with good fats and oils, these bite-sized wonders
will help to fill you up, in both energy and in feeling well fed. If you want to add more nuts to your
diet, simply replace the candy you eat. Instead of reaching for a little sugar treat, keep a bowl of
almonds and walnuts handy for anytime snacking.
You might have heard bad press about the next item, avocados. People see this fleshy fruit and
worry about the high fat content. But really, the fats contained in an avocado are the sorts you
want more of in your diet. The contents of an avocado are rich and delicious, and make any salad
seem like a real treat. If you want to eat more avocados, you might consider it as a replacement
for your pre-processed salad dressing, which is filled with processed oils, fatty creams and extra
sugars that will do absolutely nothing good for your energy levels.
Another great anytime treat are bananas. Full of potassium and nutrients, bananas are particularly
good for after a hard workout, so that the potassium can help to repair your worn and worked
muscle tissues. If you need to leave something out to make room for bananas, try leaving the ice
cream at the store. Still want a cool, creamy treat? Freeze a whole banana overnight, then peel
and blend. Serve immediately, and you'll be shocked by how similar it is to ice cream!
And lastly, but most importantly, is water. You might look at water and see nothing but an empty
fluid, but keeping your body properly hydrated is essential to keeping you energized. A dehydrated
athlete is one that is not performing at their peak. Simply switch out your usual energy drink or
sports drinks, and add more water to your daily diet. Youll be surprised at how much better you
feel when you don't feel thirsty.
These are just some of the food choices you can make to give yourself more energy. The best rule

2. of thumb here is, the less processed and cooked, the better.
Yuri Elkaim is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and author of the raw food diet book Eating for
Energy. Visit http://www.eatingforenergy.ca to get started with his FREE "Energy Secrets" e-
course and discover what your diet has been missing.
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