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5 Ways To Boost Your Energy 1 Snack on bananas and dried fruit for a quick lift. Bananas contain calcium, iron and potassium which all strengthen the body. Other fruits such as apricots are rich in Beta-carotene - this helps boost blood circulation and combats tiredness. 2 Increase the amount of fresh veg in your diet to gain a natural source of sugar. Veg should be eaten raw when possible, as they are easier for the body to digest and will raise your energy levels instantly. Try serving carrot sticks with your salads or sandwiches. 3 Cut down on empty calorie foods like white sugar and flour, and the foods made with them such as cakes, biscuits etc. These are hard for the body to digest and put a strain on the digestive system using up valuabel energy. If you can't give them up altogether, do try to at lease halve your weekly intake and you should notice a difference! 4 Reduce your coffee and alcohol intake dramatically. The Vitamin C and B-complex Vitamins that we need for stamina are all destroyed by alcohol. The caffeine found in coffee minimises our ability to absorb iron when we eat it at mealtimes. Note that vitamin supplements can be destroyed by swallowing them with your cuppa, so always take them with a glass of water. 5 Eat more food containing starch such as rice, pasta and potatoes. These are rich in slow burning carbohydrates and they'll release energy throughout the day. For an added advantage
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