Energy Boosters

• Choose your tidbits of food which are filled with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and good carbohydrates, while appealing to your taste buds as well
• Not only do you want to enhance your metabolism by increasing your energy, whatever you are snacking on should taste good as well
• Unlike a serving of fattening potato chips or run of the mill pretzels, soy crisps are a salty power snack filled with protein
• Grabbing a snack that is loaded with vitamins, nutrients, fiber, and good carbohydrates will be more satisfying to your appetite with or without the energy drink

Just because a particular food is nutritiously good for you, it doesn’t mean it needs to taste bad. There are plenty of delightful nibbles which will not only satisfy your morning hunger pangs or mid-afternoon snack craving, they will also boost your gusto to get through the next part of the day. The best thing to do is your homework when it comes to snacking. Choose your tidbits of food which are filled with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and good carbohydrates, while appealing to your taste buds as well. When adding some protein to the mix, you will feel fuller for a longer period of time. Not only do you want to enhance your metabolism by increasing your energy, whatever you are snacking on should taste good as well.

FRUIT is a sure way to get you through the afternoon. Apples and pears are filled with fiber, Vitamin C, and antioxidants. Bananas and oranges will work just as well. Berries, which are especially filled with antioxidants, are a great source of energy. Dip your fruit in some fat-free whipped topping for an extra tasty treat.

YOGURT is a perfect mid-day energy enhancing treat. This snack also includes the protein which will give a full, but perkier feeling. Sprinkle some crunchy, whole grain cereal in the yogurt to get an extra vitality kick.

POPCORN is a high fiber, whole grain snack which is a great nibbler to keep you energized and satisfy your appetite. The filling effect of the fiber makes a guilt-free snack which is low in calories. For an extra yummy taste, sprinkle some natural cheese or butter flavored sprinkles on top.

TURKEY OR HAM ROLL-UPS may come to be your favorite snack of all. Spread some low-fat cream cheese with chives on a whole wheat tortilla. Add a layer of lean turkey or ham, roll it up, and cut in half inch slices. You will have spirals of snacks which will give you protein and good carbs for a great energy boost. Just pop them in your mouth as you sit at your computer at work. Your afternoon yawns will be history.

VEGETABLES like carrots, raw broccoli florets, sugar snap peas, or red bell peppers are another delectable snack that will give you an energy jolt filled with vitamins and nutrients. Dip them in some low-fat ranch dressing or hummus for an added delight.

ALMONDS are another great choice when looking for an energy boosting, healthy snack which tastes great as well. Your salt craving will be cured. The fiber content as well as the omega-3’s, vitamin E and other nutrients will help you stay fuller for a longer period of time.

SOY, a sure energy booster, can be found in various snacks like trail mix, soy protein bars, soy nuts, or a favorite of many, soy crisps. Unlike a serving of fattening potato chips or run of the mill pretzels, soy crisps are a salty power snack filled with protein.

For an energetic feeling, many will turn to energy drinks which include taurine supplements. For the energy booster you are looking for, such a drink with a taurine supplement will do the trick. However, we all look for something to munch on even more often than we realize. Grabbing a snack that is loaded with vitamins, nutrients, fiber, and good carbohydrates will be more satisfying to your appetite with or without the energy drink.

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Posted on Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 at 10:12 am | Energy Boosters