Need energy? Here’s how! Stimulate your body and give your inner energy… a thumb up!

...from Marina Serafimidou Wellness and beauty coach!!!

Need energy? Here’s how!

Stimulate your body and give your inner energy… a thumb up!

• Nuts, walnuts, yoghurt: They highly contain vitamin B, which converts food into energy.
• Artichokes: An ideal food in order to gain express energy without any calories.
• Tomatoes: Apart from everything beneficial they offer, tomatoes contain collagen in high levels, which strengthens muscles and body tissues.
• Spinach, broccoli, lentils: Some of the most nutrient and cheap foods fill us with strength and energy.
• Bananas: Rich in multivitamins and other nutrients, are a perfect snack for every hour and place.
• Sesame and honey: Sesame seeds, especially in combination with honey, provide great strength to the body.
• Dried fruits: Particularly apricots are ideal for replenishing energy without too much sugar.
• Chicken: Considering that 100 gr. of chicken provide almost 70% of the daily required proteins for an average person, makes us understand the importance of chicken for our nutrition.
• Oats: Fights stress and fatigue and makes the perfect ingredient for a healthy breakfast, providing energy through the day.
• Berries: All sorts of them (strawberries, berries, Goji etc.) contain a lot of vitamins and phytochemicals that help you sleep better and therefore have more energy.

 Homemade energy drinks

• In 850 ml boiled water, pour 2 sachets of tea (preferably green), 6 tablespoons of sugar, 1 pinch of salt and 55-60 ml of lemon juice.
• In 1 cup of hot water soak 12 to 15 fresh basil leaves. Drink every day –calms and fortifies the body.
• In a blender, beat 1 cup of milk with low or 0% fat, half a banana, 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
• “Good morning” energy drink: Mix 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of plain sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 cups of milk with low or 0% fat.

Extra tips

• Sleep well! Lack of sufficient and good quality sleep negatively impacts both our mood and body function. In other words, it is a key reason to feel constantly tired.
• Consume many liquids! With first and best water, liquids are absolutely necessary to revitalize human body. There are times when we feel hungry when in fact our body needs water. So never leave yourself thirsty!
• Get exercise: It requires energy, but fills you with energy, wellness and strength in return! No need to spend hours in the gym, just make movement piece of your day life -biking, walking, climbing stairs!
• Coffee does stimulate your body, but it must be consumed in moderation and never combined with sugar or milk.
• Essential oils for energy and stimulation: basil, cardamom, eucalyptus, rosemary, citrus and spices oils. You can use some drops on your clothes, so you can smell it throughout the day. Also, you can use a few drops on your shower floor in order to take a “good energy” morning shower.

love u...marina!!!