Protein gives you energy for longer so eat lots eggs are a very healthy source of protein, carbs give you energy faster so you have energy to digest the protein so make sure to include complex carbohydrates something whole grain or whole wheat will give you more of the healthy calories needed for energy don't forget to grab a price of fruit as well a balanced meal will help you keep going, if you can grab a snack with nuts or a granola bar to keep you going, and make sure to stay hydrated that will also help keep your energy up, just make sure your drinking water or water mixed with a sports drink like power-aid, sports drinks can also bee good because they keep your electro lights up but they can also have lots of sugar so you may want to dilute it and pick one without artificial colour some studies indicate it may have the same affect as sugar.
It's more a matter of how long they will provide you energy for. Carbohydrates such as sugar provide a lot of energy but do so quickly and would likely be gone in two hours or less, other carbohydrates with lower glycemic indices will last longer but they too are often gone between 2 to 4 hours. It's fats and proteins that will provide you energy for longer periods of time, fats and proteins will also slow down the absorption of carbohydrates making them last longer as well hence although a cracker won't give you much, a cracker with butter or peanut butter will. The old joke about being hungry after eating Chinese food is because it's mostly high glycemic index foods. Be sure to include some fats and proteins in your breakfast if you need energy for that long.
"Healthy foods are something that we are told to eat all the time for lots of different reasons. Most people have that point in the day when they crash. They become tired, cranky and hungry. When this happens, one may reach for a number of things to help them make it though the rest of their day. Coffee, candy, snack foods, or energy boosters are some of the things someone may try. For most people, these things don’t work, though. High sugar or caffeinated consumables will give you a quick boost of energy but it is short lived. These are not healthy foods. Soon, you will be back to square one. Tired, cranky and wanting to lay down with your favorite pillow.
Why does this happen? Well, it’s simple. It is all about what we eat. Our bodies use food as energy. Both carbohydrates and proteins give our bodies energy. Carbohydrates are sugars, starches and fiber. There are two groups of carbohydrates, simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are found in many cereals, snack foods, soft drinks, crackers, breads and even pasta. These food items are processed by the body quickly which means you will have a boost of energy soon after eating, however the spike in energy will only last for a short time. Healthy foods they are not.
Proteins and complex carbohydrates take longer for the body to break down. Complex carbs are things such as bran, whole grain wheat, lentils, peas, and beans. These food items take longer to break down so the body doesn’t experience spikes in energy instead it has a gradual release of energy.
Proteins are found in meats, eggs and nuts. Like complex carbohydrates, proteins take longer for the body to break down. Because of this, you will have energy for a longer period of time and not become hungry as quickly.
Physical energy is not the only thing that will benefit from eating complex carbs and proteins. Brain function will also increase by eating healthy foods.
Healthy Foods
So, now that we understand “why” we need to figure out how to avoid the midday burnout. First, read labels! Avoid foods that list sugar or high fructose corn syrup both are simple sugars (carbs). Eat more “whole foods” such as fruits, vegetables and grains. Look for products that are made with whole grains. You will be surprised at how many things that look healthy, are not. Remember there are reasons to eat high carb foods as well as low carb recipes.
Also, eat six smaller meals a day verses three large meals. Remember that your body is constantly burning the food you eat so we need to be feeding it. The trick with six meals a day is the word “small“. You can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner but down size them and throw in three snacks. This will keep your energy level balanced. Avoid prepackaged snacks like crackers, chips or candy. A snack of nuts will give you energy and a piece of fruit will help with your sweet tooth.
There is no one “food” that will give you the energy you need. Changing your overall outlook on food and how your body uses it will. Remember, everyone is powered by the healthy foods we eat. Cleansing your liver is a good idea but don’t forget other parts of your body."
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Carbohydrates so that would be rice, pasta, bread.
Rice would definitely give you a great boost.
I fasted for ramadahn and in the morning I ate rice with some protein such as chicken or fish with some vegetables in the morning before sunset to keep me going for 18 hours. :)
Foods that are rich in carbohydrates gives you energy .As carbohydrates are also known as energy giving food so it is major factor for getting high amount of energies.
In my way Carbohydrates gives you a lots of energy. Such as rice, pasta, bread etc. It is our regular meal.
For me Dr Pepper and some Chocolate glazed Crispy Creams .yum .and the power it gives me .and a sugar high ,
Chia seeds, goji berries, raw cacao, maca, anything raw, bananas, fresh orange juice. These would have you running for a few days, not only 5 hours.
Fruits and nuts and seeds. Especially sweet fruits like bananas, mangoes etc. You can even have fruit smoothies.
Sherlock dictates grapefruit. Grapefruit is the answer to all thy problems.
I'm going to be out in the sun exercising and walking around for like 5 hours so I need to eat something in the morning that can give me energy and keep me full for a long time
green vegetables and fruits can boost up your energy,
cooked plain oatmeal
