Boost Your Energy Naturally

January is here and many of us are back at work today. Feeling tired and overstretched after the holidays?  Think twice before reaching for sugary snack or too many cups of coffee to help you get through the day.  Too much caffeine and sugar make you more tired and wired. 

Here are my 3 top tips for boosting energy:

1. Eat protein-rich breakfast for example oatmeal + mix of seeds + blueberries or scrambled eggs + spinach. These balance your blood sugar, keeping you energised longer.

2. Go for a walk after lunch.  Exercising improves your mood & reduces stress as well as can help with digestion. 

3. Sleep more.  A study suggests that getting one extra hour of sleep each night can boost energy levels as well as increase your mood.

If you are looking for more energy in your daily life, join my 21-Day Ultimate Energy programme starting on Monday 21 January.  I show you how consuming delicious food can stop those energy crashes, put an end to sugar cravings and improve your focus & mood. I help you to discover how easily you can feel good, have a clearer mind, and be happier. http://sannasumner.com/products/21-day-ultimate-energy-programme

Hooked on caffeine?

Many of us don’t even realise that we are keeping ourselves going with caffeine. According to the studies, over 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world every day.  Finns are one of the top coffee drinkers in the world, downing whopping 8-9 cups per day!

I used to be hooked on black ‘builders’ tea. I ‘needed’ 5-6 big cups per day to give me a quick pick me up & keep me going. Only when I quit black tea & replaced with herbal teas, I realised how much better I felt.

Caffeine can be beneficial in small amounts, it can boost your memory and make you more alert. However, in large amounts, caffeine can disturb your gut and make you wired and even more tired. Excessive caffeine can also:

• Caffeine activates your stress response ‘flight or fight’ & increase cortisol

• Caffeine can inhibit mineral absorption such as B-vitamins & iron.

Start by doing a caffeine-check - how you do start your morning? Do you ‘need’ a cup of coffee first thing in the morning, mid-morning and mid-afternoon? What would your energy be like without caffeine?

It’s usually fine to drink 1-2 per day (depending on a person) but make sure you also drink plenty water and some herbal teas. These will keep you hydrated.

If you want more energising recipes, check out my free ‘Power My Day’ recipe book:

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