What are some good food that will help you lose weight but also gives you energy for running and throughout the day?

The best types of foods to focus on for energy are those with protein, natural sugars, and complex carbohydrates.

Eggs and nuts are a great quick source of protein. Bananas are arguably one of the best fruits for energy. Here is a really comprehensive list of complex carbs: http://www.livestrong.com/article/27398-...

Before a run I love to have half a Clif bar or a banana with some peanut butter...they are quick and give me energy like no other pre-run food.

Another great way to boost energy with food is a green smoothie. I was skeptical but if you put in the right balance of ingredients, they taste just like a fruit smoothie and are great for feeling energized as well as keeping your immune system strong! My favorite combination is a banana, some pineapple, a generous amount of spinach, a fruit flavored green tea, (example: http://www.liptontea.com/Images/615/615-... and ice - just put it all in the blender like with any smoothie.

If you've ever taken diabetes education courses, you will know that it's not carbohydrates. Carbohydrates do give you quick energy but it's exactly that, quick energy that dissipates in two hours of consumption. More complex carbohydrates can slow down the absorption and last loner but it takes fats and proteins to give you a dense amount of energy which releases slowly. Overall, it's a balance that's needed.

Having said that, the choice of carbohydrates can be such that they trigger the body into releasing internal stores of energy in fats. Dr. Wang developed one of the first and the only scientifically researched energy bar ( the Coldbuster ) for the Canadian military. Unfortunately protesters against animal testing claimed to have poisoned quantities of the bars so the commercial sales soon ended. However, they also tasted really bad. It may be quite some time before a product as well tested as the Coldbuster returns to market but you could try the various energy bars that are on the market though few would do anymore than give you the quick energy burst of carbohydrates. You may be able to purchase a coldbuster in China.

Banana

Apple

Orange

Chocolate for one good energy source. b Mike

Try fruit

watermelon

banana,,

milk and egg

What are some good food that will help you lose weight but also gives you energy for running and throughout the day?