Sometimes, You Just Need a Boost. Are Energy Drinks the Answer?
You’re working long hours and you’re tired – but there’s still a lot to be done. Or you might have a long study session ahead of you. Alternatively, you know you need to do a really good exercise workout. The obvious solution is to reach for energy drinks.
But do they work?
The answer is – kind of.
You’ll certainly get an energy boost from the caffeine and sugar contained in the drink. But it’s temporary, and you’ll probably “crash” afterwards, and want to eat all sorts of unhealthy snacks – not great for your health!
Also, caffeine is a diuretic, so by peeing more often, you might dehydrate – just at the time when you need to keep well hydrated!
There’s a lot of very clever marketing surrounding energy drinks. So, for example, you might think that you’d burn off extra calories by having more energy to do a better workout – but most energy drinks are full of very unhealthy ingredients.
So, what should you drink for energy?
There’s the simple answer, and then there’s the tasty answer.
First, the Simple Answer
The simple answer is that you should drink water. Not just at busy times, but throughout the day. Staying hydrated lets you use the energy stored in your body.
When you combine enough water with mostly unprocessed, clean and healthy food, you’re all set to avoid crashes and have enough energy to get through your day.
Remember to drink purposefully – don’t just keep on sipping. Drink a glass of water at a time. Then drink another glass a little later. Sipping doesn’t hydrate you properly.
But – I know, water isn’t exactly …… exciting, is it?
Second, the Tasty Answer to Energy Drinks
Luckily, there are tasty alternatives to water!
Make up some fresh juices, full of energy-giving ingredients that are great for your health too!
Here are some yummy ones.
(Continued below)
Skip the sports drinks and get your energy from fresh juice instead!
Instructions – add the ingredients to your juicer in the order in which the ingredients are listed. Drink and enjoy!
Magnesium Magic
Too many of us don’t get enough magnesium, yet it’s really important for energy.
- Large Handful Of Parsley
- 3 leaves of chard
- 1 Cup (175g) Watermelon, chopped, skin removed
- 4 carrots
- 1 Peach
- 2 Celery Stalks including the leafy tops
- 1 Lemon
The Red Resurrector
Tomatoes have great health benefits and help to maintain hydration. This juice includes an added boost from coconut water, which is naturally rich in electrolytes, so you can Ingredients:
- 1 Lemon
- 5 Medium Carrots
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber (hydration)
- handful Of Cilantro or coriander
- 1/2 Cup (120ml) Of Coconut Water
Post-Workout Bliss Juice
If you’ve just done a good workout, then this great all-natural post-workout recovery blend is ideal!
- 2 Beets (nitric-oxide to oxygenate the blood)
- 2 Pears (dietary fiber, anti-oxidants)
- 1″ (2 cm) piece of ginger (anti-inflammatory)
- 1 handful Of Spinach (strong bones)
- 1 Cucumber (hydration)
Please Share this post – it’s easy – sharing buttons on the right!
What do you think? Let me know in the comments below.
Warm regards,
P.S. Don’t forget to download your FREE recipes for yummy smoothies that will keep you feeling full! Click here.
[…] course you know about caffeine, the hugely popular go-to when it comes to focusing and being able to concentrate. Most of us get […]