Do you get that afternoon slump? When you get home from work do you need a second wind? Do you sometimes awake not feeling quite up to par? Here are quick energy perks to recharge your energy levels.
Nibble on a small piece of dark chocolate. Preferably one that is 60% cocoa. This will give you a jolt of theobromine, which is a natural stimulant.
A study in National Product Communications suggests that rubbing jasmine on your stomach will make you alert. Best way - mix jasmine oil into unscented body lotion and apply it like a moisturizer.
Pop a sublingual vitamin B12 under your tongue. You can purchase them at your health food store. Our bodies do not absorb B12 vitamins when taken orally. Wait about 20 minutes and watch your energy levels soar.
According to a study in Appetite, eating high fiber bran cereals for breakfast made the participants feel energetic all day. Reason - the body digests high-fiber slowly to keep blood-sugar levels level.
Tea-drinkers reported feeling alert and more capable of making decisions than the placebo group according to a study published in Appetite. Tea contains L-theanine, which activates energy brain waves.
When your energy takes a dive, make sure you aren't dehydrated, which is a certain sign of fatigue!
Great list! I'm going to look into getting some B12.
great list thank you! another excuse to eat some chocolate!
Excellent list. I love chocolate and I did enjoy raisin bran. Great list to share, thanks.
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