Energy Boosting Foods to Keep You Alert from 9AM – 5PM

High Fiber Cereal

• Jaimie Davis, PhD, RD, who is a research associate at USC found that eating a high carbohydrate, high fiber breakfast produces the highest level of alertness during the middle of the day.

Whole Grain Crackers with Low-Fat Cottage Cheese

Whole Wheat Toast with Nut Butter of Choice

• The complex carbohydrates found in whole grains digest at a slower rate than that of simple carbohydrates, which controls the increase in blood glucose levels and keeps you feeling full for longer.
• Always pair a protein source with a complex carbohydrate, such as the snacks listed above!

Juicy, Antioxidant-rich Berries

• Snack on berries to feel energized while reducing oxidative stress, which can lead to symptoms of early aging and disease.

The Right Energy Bar

• Choose an energy bar with the least artificial ingredients.
• If the list of ingredients is similar to a recipe that you can easily prepare at home, buy it!
• If the list of ingredients resembles a science experiment, set it down and find a more natural bar!
• Try an Organic Sesame Bumble Bar or a dotBAR

What is your favorite health bar?