Tips To Increase Energy

• EAT!!  Carbs give you energy & Protein makes you feel satisfied longer. Be sure to balance the two.

• Breakfast - most important meal

• Snacks – keep you going between meals

• Decrease Caffeine Intake

• Avoid other stimulants – Ephedra, Ma Huang

• Exercise

• Get enough sound sleep

• Relax & Have some fun

• Deep Breathing

Breakfast Ideas - Include both carbs & protein

• Cereal & Milk

• Bagel & Cheese or Nut Butter

• Yogurt

• Egg & toast or fruit

• Sandwich

• Muffin & Milk

Lunch Ideas - Include both carbs & protein

• Sandwich

• Yogurt & Bagel

• Cheese & Crackers

• Salad with shrimp, tofu or chicken

• Rice or pasta with veggies and tofu or fish

Snack Ideas - Think of snacks as mini-meals

• Cheese & Crackers

• Peanut Butter & Pretzels

• Yogurt & Fruit

• Soy milk & Granola, Breakfast

• Bar or Sports Bar

• Trail mix & fruit

• Nuts & Dried Fruit

• Veggies & Hummus