Foods That Boost Your Energy

Sources Medically Reviewed on 11/05/2019 Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD on November 05, 2019
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SOURCES:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: “What Is Magnesium?” “Eat Right for Endurance Sports.”
American Heart Association: “Eat More Chicken, Fish and Beans.”
Cleveland Clinic: “Heart Healthy Benefits of Chocolate.”
Harvard Health Publications: “Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar,” “Omega-3 Fatty Acids: An Essential Contribution,” “4 ways to boost your energy naturally with breakfast,” “Eating to boost energy.”
Journal of the American College of Nutrition: “Short-term effect of eggs on satiety in overweight and obese subjects.”
National Institute on Aging: “Important Nutrients to Know: Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Fats.”
Neural Regeneration Research: “Neuroprotective effects of berry fruits on neurodegenerative diseases.”
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: “Omega-3 Fatty Acids,” “Zinc,” “Magnesium,” “Vitamin B12.”
Nutrients: “Health Benefits of Nut Consumption,” “Low Calorie Beverage Consumption Is Associated with Energy and Nutrient Intakes and Diet Quality in British Adults.”
The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society: “Eggs: good or bad?”
UCLA Explore Integrative Medicine: “Eat Right, Drink Well, Stress Less: Stress-Reducing Foods, Herbal Supplements, and Teas.”
USDA National Nutrient Database.
Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD on November 05, 2019
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