What Types of Foods Can Provide Energy?
food image by Marius Lazin from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5977258/fotolia1012522XS_Full.jpg’); }); Whole foods can provide energy all day long. Any food with calories will give you energy, but the best energizing foods are those that are rich in complex carbohydrates, protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Simple carbohydrates, such as candy bars and soft drinks, will give you a quick fix but soon leave you feeling worse than you started. Whole foods such as fruits, vegetables and grains will provide you energy all day long. Choices Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred form of fuel because they are converted quickly to glucose for energy. Combine protein and complex carbohydrates to slow down absorption and provide longer-lasting energy. Low-fat turkey on whole-grain toast or cheddar cheese on whole wheat crackers are
