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Energy FoodWe obtain energy from the nutrients in the food we eat. We expend energy by the physical activity we engage in throughout the day. The efficiency that our body processes and manages energy depends upon our metabolism. More activity than food energy intake and we get tired and lose weight. More food than activity and we increase weight. High levels of food, however do not mean high energy. Many foods contain more toxins than healthy nutrients. These toxic components cause free radical production in the body, requiring signficant resources to remove. Whilst the body is well designed to free itself of free radicals, when the level of free radical production gets too high, these toxic elements are not removed from the body sufficiently and we feel sluggish and tired. This 'lack of energy' means we are even more unlikely to engage in any physical exercise, thus we start a downward spiral of weight gain. Concentrated Antioxidant foods such as grape seed, grapefruit seed, vitamin C and vitamin E all work to help the body eliminate free radicals. More on antioxidants
Energy Snack FoodsTo help maintain our energy levels throughout the day, we often rely on quick snacks. You would be surprised how many of these supposedly high energy snack foods actually work in reverse to zap our energy resources by unbalaning our metabolism, rather than keep our system moving full speed ahead. Nuts, A Great Natural Energy Food Truths About Low Fat Snack Bars
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