Almonds are suggested as a natural alternative to coffee to boost energy without a subsequent crash. Eating a handful provides lasting energy from good fats, magnesium for converting sugar to energy and muscle function, and fiber for steady blood sugar. Almonds are also cardioprotective and portable for snacking to maintain energy levels throughout the day.

1. Almonds as an energetic food
Almonds are suggested as an alternative to coffee, as a way of having a natural
energy boost. Eating a handful of raw, unsalted almonds, will make you feel just
as energetic as you would with a cup of coffee, but without the eventual sugar
crash.
They’re packed with good fats, which will help you stay full, preventing
overeating that can result in weight gain and feelings of fatigue. Almonds are
also high in magnesium, that converts sugar into energy, and needed for proper
muscle function; they’re filled with fibre to keep your blood sugar levels even
and keeping your energy flowing throughout your body. Plus, they’re easy to
take wherever you go, since it’s a small ingredient that you can eat as a snack.
As a positive point, eating nuts can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
I use to eat almonds when I’m studying, what about you?
Matilde Lopes, 12ºC, Portugal