When you\u2019re tired at work or need energy after a hard workout, what\u2019s the best food to eat? Reaching for an energy drink might seem like a quick solution, but they come with risks. Instead, try these high-energy foods for a healthy boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Nuts: <\/strong>With a good blend of healthy fats, protein, carbs, vitamins and minerals, nuts pack a healthy punch that can decrease fatigue and fight inflammation. Just a handful is enough to satisfy your craving for a crunch without loading you up on too many calories. Peanut butter and other nut butters\u2014on celery or whole grain bread\u2014can also help fill you up and give you energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Seeds: <\/strong>Flaxseeds, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds can give you a boost of energy on their own, in trail mix or on yogurt. They\u2019re rich in fiber and fatty acid and add a nice texture to an otherwise smooth snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Soybeans: <\/strong>Fresh from the pod or roasted into a dry format, edamame is full of protein, potassium and magnesium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Bananas: <\/strong>Bananas a great go-to food because they don\u2019t need to be refrigerated, they help slow the digestion of sugar and they\u2019re full of fiber to help you feel full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Dark berries:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for something sweet, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries can fit the bill. They are high in antioxidants which can fight fatigue and inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Avocados: <\/strong>Although high in calories, avocados have plenty of good fat, protein, nutrients and fiber to help keep your energy levels up all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Beef liver:<\/strong>Exceptionally high in B-12, beef liver can help you feel energized for long periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Eggs:<\/strong> For sustained energy, reach for a hardboiled egg on the go. They\u2019re full of protein and nutrients and can help you feel full longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Fatty fish: <\/strong>Cold-water fish, such as tuna, sardines and salmon, are high in omega-3 fatty acids that can help reduce inflammation and improve brain function. With protein and B vitamins, you\u2019ll give your body the energy it needs for hours to come!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Don’t reach for an energy drink when you need to refuel. Try these foods instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[453],"tags":[723,923,853,771,732],"class_list":["post-13120","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition","tag-diet","tag-energy","tag-energy-drinks","tag-food","tag-nutrition"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13120","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13120"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13120\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13120"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13120"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13120"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Fruits and vegetables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Meat, fish and dairy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n