ENERGY
1.Eat predominantly nutrient-dense foods
2.Seek out foods high in antioxidants
3.Focus on omega-3s
4.Make breakfast a priority
5.Say yes to snacks
6.Drink for energy
7.Use caffeine wisely or not at all
8.Choose power foods
As the nutrition strategy, Id like to share my list of the top 10 energy foods, most of which you should aim to include in your diet on a weekly basis:
1.Almonds (or other nuts)
2.Avocado
3.Watercress (or arrugula, kale, collards, spinach, etc.)
4.Quinoa (or other intact whole grains such as millet, amaranth, brown rice, etc.)
5.Flax seeds (grind them before adding to foods)
6.White beans (or lentils, white beans, black beans, etc.)
7.Dates (or other dried fruit – in moderation)
8.Blackberries (or strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.)
9.Sea vegetables (nori, dulse, hijiki, etc.)
10. Edamame (young whole soy beans)