10 Energy Foods

Apples: The water in these fruits will keep you hydrated
and on your game, and the fiber will help your energy stay
steady throughout the day.
Bananas: The potassium will keep your muscles pumping
and the glucose will give you an immediate boost.
Cayenne pepper: This spicy bite will keep your circulation flowing.
Cottage cheese: 4 ounces pack a walloping 13 grams of protein.
Green tea: Increase your mental alertness with this gentle stimulant.
Hard-boiled eggs: Protein that comes in its own containers!
Nuts: Cashews, almonds, and hazelnuts are rich in protein and
magnesium, which helps convert sugar into energy.
Spinach: Popeye was right- the green leafy stuff is packed with iron.
Water: Good old H2O will keep you hydrated, which helps
keep you sharp and energized.
Whole grains: Smart carbs are the body's preferred source of fuel.
-Natural Choices Magazine, December 2012