Where we can get high energy

THE BEST HIGH ENERGY FOODS :-

        What we want are foods with a large amount of energy, with their energy distributed to the blood slowly over a long period of time, and we would like the GL to be under 10. Also, fiber slows the rate of burn, so we also want foods with considerable fiber in them.

        Below are a list of the best high-energy foods based on the above. They are in an approximate order of effectiveness.

1. Oats. This is one of the very best for energy. It will keep you going all morning if you eat it for breakfast. The two major types are oatmeal and oat bran. The GL for oatmeal is 13; the GL for oat bran is 3. They have plenty of fiber (particularly oat bran) to slow down the rate of burn, and you don't have to worry about excess calories putting weight on you.

2. Whole grains. Whole grains of any kind consist of three parts: the endosperm (starchy part) the bran and the germ. When it is refined the bran and germ is discarded, but these two parts contain 87% of the polyphenols and most of the overall nutrition. So it's best to eat whole grains. They are high energy, and full of nutrients and fiber.

3. Yogurt. Low fat yogurt has a GL of 10 and is highly nutritious. It contains several B vitamins, calcium, magnesium and potassium, and is a good source of protein. But of particular importance, it contains live cultures that are critical for a healthy colon.

4. Nuts. Nuts such as almonds, walnuts and cashews are great because they can be eaten as a snack when you feel hungry. Eat them instead candy bars, potato chips, soda, or energy drinks. They have a low GL; cashews, for example, have GL of 3.

5. Seeds. Another excellent energy food that can be eaten as a snack. The best are sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds (which should be ground).

6. Fruit. Fruit is an excellent energy food. Some of the best are oranges, grapefruit, apples and bananas. They are both high in energy and fiber, and have low GL's. An orange has GL of 5, and apple has 6, and a grapefruit has 3. Apples are particularly good when you start to get drowsy while driving.

7. Blueberries. Most berries are good, but blueberries are particularly good because they are the best known source of antioxidants. They are also high in fiber, magnesium and vitamin K.

8. Broccoli (spinach). These two are the most nutritionally-dense vegetables known and they have a GL of only 1. In addition they are effective cancer-fighters.

9. Beans (all types). Beans are particularly helpful in keeping your blood sugar from rising too rapidly. They are also very high in fiber and have relatively low GL's. The GL of baked beans is 6.

10. Eggs. It might not seem that eggs would be a high-energy food, but they are. Furthermore, they are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

        Several other foods such as fish, chicken and avocado are also good energy foods, but the list above should give you a good idea of what to eat when your energy lags. Finally, it's important to remember water. Approximately 2/3 of your body is made up of water, and it is critical to how you feel.

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