Eating for Energy

We could all use some extra energy - well, maybe not if you are under10 years of age. For those of us that are not bursting at the seams and running and skipping to everywhere we go, there are some healthy ways to feel more energetic. Besides exercising, which actually increases your energy level, there are certain eating habits that can also help. Ask yourself the following questions to see if your lack of energy is diet related --
-- first, have you eaten in the past 3-4 hours?
-- Are you eating healthy foods, that contain carbohydrates, such as fruits, veggies, low-fat yogurt and whole grain carbs?
-- Are you getting enough iron in your diet (you need 18 mg/day)? You can find iron in whole grain foods, beans, lentils, leafy greens, blackstrap molasses, iron-fortified cereals and beef and dark cuts of chicken. Vit C will help you absorb iron, so eat an orange or drink some orange juice with your iron-containing food.
-- How many glasses of liquid have you drank today? Make sure you stay hydrated -- drink your water.