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Energy Increasing

BEST Foods for Increasing Energy:

Vitamin B-rich foods convert food into energy and help the body function smoothly.

  • banana
  • chia seeds
  • pistachios

Vitamin B12-rich foods help the body produce oxygen-carrying red blood cells needed to create energy.

  • crab
  • eggs
  • turkey
    (see full list here)

Magnesium-rich foods help activate ATP and support the mitochondria, the body's energy producing factories.

  • almonds
  • dark chocolate
  • zucchini
    (see full list here)

Iron-rich foods help make hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body.

  • dates
  • potatoes
  • spinach
    (see full list here)

Vitamin C-rich foods help the body absorb non-heme iron needed for cellular energy.

  • apples
  • bok choy
  • kale
    (see full list here)

Iodine, Selenium, Zinc-rich foods support proper functioning of the thyroid gland, the master controller of energy metabolism.

  • eggs
  • shellfish
  • spinach

Other HELPFUL Foods:

  • foods rich in potassium
  • foods rich in flavonoids (phytonutrients)
  • high-fiber foods
  • low-glycemic foods
  • green tea
  • beets
  • turmeric
  • cayenne
  • cinnamon

WORST Foods for Increasing Energy:

  • refined sugar & high fructose corn syrup
  • conventional & processed meats
  • conventional dairy products
  • processed & refined grains
  • fried foods & trans fats
  • refined vegetable & seed oils
  • processed, packaged, and fast foods
  • sodas & energy drinks
  • gluten-containing foods
  • GMO-containing foods & MSG
  • high-glycemic foods
  • excessive alcohol

Unstoppable Me Smoothie

Food as Medicine

The Unstoppable Me Smoothie includes the whole food ingredients listed below. You can find the complete recipe in "The Mix-and-Match Smoothie Guide" here. 

Click on any ingredient to see the diverse nutrients and health benefits each one has to offer.

bok choy
banana
zucchini
pistachios
pineapple
chia seeds
almonds
hemp seeds
flax seeds

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