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This high fiber fruit loaded with vitamins and minerals is handy and gives you hype.

1. Apple

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Grab a handful for instant energy and help curb your appetite. Of course, you can also have other nuts like walnuts, pecans, and cashews that will do the same.

2. Almonds

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This fruit wonder contains healthy fats, potassium, nutrients and

gives energy. Eat it fresh, add it to your salad or make it a guacamole

dip.

3. Avocado

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This handy fruit is high in potassium and other vitamins.

4. Bananas

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Beans provide protein and fiber that makes you feel full and satisfied with added energy that keeps you going.

5. Beans

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These little nice and delicious treat are handy and can be eaten anywhere. They are full of

antioxidants, gives your nutrients and energy.

6. Blueberries

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Eat this vegetable more often. It provides energy, loaded with

vitamins and minerals and easy to add on your recipe or simply as a

side dish.

7. Broccoli

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It will help you keep your energy all day with minerals and

nutrients like Manganese. This digests slowly compared to white

rice.

8. Brown Rice

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Add cinnamon to your food or drink for extra flavor and loads of health

benefits including weight loss.

9. Cinnamon

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There are many ways to consume this vegetable from a crunchy snack,

addition to your salad or your meal.

10. Carrot

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It’s full of nutrients, water, and fiber that keeps you going. Add this to your

smoothie, soup, salad or simply dip this crunchy green for a snack.

11. Celery

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Another protein packed food is cheese. Like eggs, cheese is filled with protein and

other energy including B-vitamins. The best cheese to consume is farmer’s cheese

as it presses the cheese curds until they have been separated from the liquid whey.

12. Cheese

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Coconut water is better than any energy drinks in the market. This can be another option instead of coffee.

13. Coconut

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Filled with energizing caffeine, coffee is a great way to get a boost of energy when you need it most. Some studies show that coffee is even effective for

fighting cancer. A simple eight-ounce cup is perfect for providing the needed

amount of energy to get through the average work day.

14. Coffee

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This is another hydrating vegetable that loads with vitamins and

nutrients. Choose organic if possible for you to eat fresh or add to your

salad.

15. Cucumber

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This favorite treat contains antioxidants along with the energy that

helps boost your day.

16. Dark Chocolate

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Edamame is green soybeans and filled with energizing B-vitamins such as phosphorous

and copper. These are important for breaking down carbohydrates into glucose

which the body uses for energy. Edamame is also high in fiber, protein, and good carbs

which make them the perfect snack to revive your energy throughout the day.

17. Edamame

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Start your morning with this protein-filled wonder that gives you more energy

and helps build muscles as well. Egg yolks contain a high level of essential B-

vitamins, which are in charge of converting the food you eat into energy,

and Vitamin D, which helps build and maintain strong bones.

18. Eggs

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This is a natural sweetener but low on the glycemic index to add into

yogurt, oatmeal or tea.

19. Honey

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Lean meats are a good source of protein and iron that helps keep going. Choose lean cuts of your meat and it’s

much better if they are organic or grass fed.

20. Lean Meats

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These succulent fruits help fight chronic fatigue by keeping the body hydrated. Honeydew,

watermelon, cantaloupe, and similar melons are 90% water, which means snacking on these

fruits will flood the body with nutrients, minerals, and plenty of natural hydration to

keep you awake and alert.

21. Melons

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As much as possible go for organic on this one and not on an instant

oatmeal packs. Add natural flavorings of your choice instead of

refined sugar.

22. Oatmeal

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This is another vegetable that produces energy and curbs your

appetite as well.

23. Pepper / Bell Pepper

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Eat this for a snack or add to your dish. Like nuts, it contains protein, vitamins

and minerals like magnesium.

24. Pumpkin Seeds

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Known as a super grain, quinoa is filled with more protein than any other grain. It contains high levels of protein, and

amino acids such as methionine, lysine, and cysteine.

25. Quinoa

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It contains protein, healthy fat and omega-3 that helps you energized and

feels full.

26. Salmon

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A nutritionally packed green, this is one of the healthiest foods that definitely

gives you energy.

27. Spinach

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Eat this fresh or mix with other fruits without additional sugar.

28. Strawberries

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Make this a sweet treat to give you a quick boost. It’s rich in vitamin A and

C.

29. Sweet Potato

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For those who don’t enjoy the taste of coffee or can’t tolerate the high caffeine content, there’s

green tea. This delicious tea is filled with L-theanine which is an amino acid that helps you feel exhilarated and alert to get through your

day.

30. Tea

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A natural source of melatonin, walnuts are a great snack to eat before bed. Melatonin is a natural

hormone produced by the body after the sun goes down to help make you sleepy. Of course, a good

night’s sleep is the best plan to combat fatigue, so add walnuts to your pantry for the perfect

bedtime snack.

31. Walnuts

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It can be melons, cantaloupe or honeydew. They taste great and provide

energy and nutrients.

32. Watermelons

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It may seem too simple, but water is one the best foods for incredible energy. By simply drinking at least eight cups of

water every day, people can stay hydrated which in turn gives them energy, alertness,

and consistent hydration. Add a slice of lemon for additional vitamin C.

33. Water

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Whole grains are high in fiber and responsible for the slow release of glucose which helps keep you full, focused, and energized throughout the day.

Instead of spiking blood sugar levels like one might after eating candy or throwing back an energy

drink full of refined sugars, whole grains keep you consistently energized naturally.

34. Whole Grains

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Many prefer Greek yogurt or low-fat yogurt for this one. Have it as a snack, dessert or an

additional ingredient for your meal. These are the 35 foods and drinks for additional energy boost. Choose which one you can mix for

a salad or a smoothie.

35. Yogurt