Spring Clean 

 

Feeling like the spring still isn’t in your step after the winter months?

 

Follow these food tips for an energetic and re-energised new you! 

Though spring might mean the start of the warmer months (and the festive season right round the corner…), sometimes our bodies don’t experience this shift, and instead of feeling more fresh and invigorated, we remain in “hibernation” mode, carrying some extra kilos and feeling sluggish.  What’s needed is a clean sweep for renewed energy.  Here’s what to eat and drink…

Drink up – Water – drink, drink, and drink.  It’s common knowledge that it’s one of the most detoxifying and cleaning fluids.  Try to drink about 6 – 8 glasses a day.  Other good cleansing liquids include teas such as peppermint, chamomile, Rooibos and green tea. Try Herbalife Thermojetics Beverage which contains green tea extract.  It comes in 4 flavours: lemon, peach, raspberry & original and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

 

The F Word – Eating food rich in dietary fibre will help cleanse your system.  Fruit & vegetable fibre assists in slowing down the absorption of sugar in the blood, helping to maintain good energy levels, prevents constipation and digestive disorders.  Good food sources are: raw fruit & vegetables, dried fruit, wholegrains, lentils, beans, oats and brown rice.  If you don’t think you’re eating enough fruit & vegetables, try Herbalife Fibre and Herb Tablets.

 

High Energy – To keep energy levels and metabolism up, eat little and often (about every 3 hours) and choose slow-release carbohydrates to sustain energy levels throughout the day.  Top energy foods include:

Sprouts – for their high concentration of antioxidants plus trace minerals, protein, enzymes and fibre.

Grains – for a steady flow of energy and a good source of B vitamins.

Oats – these are full of energy nutrients and keep blood sugar levels on an even keel.

Parsley – for high levels of vitamin B12

Green vegetables – for B vitamins and energy nutrients.

Flax seeds – for omega-3 & omega-6 essential fatty acids.

Sunflower seeds – for magnesium, iron, copper, protein, vitamin B, essential fatty acids and zinc.

NB - Remember that some foods are energy thieves – sugar, salt, caffeine, alcohol, fried foods and highly processed food.

The Best Energy-Boosting Snacks – to ease your hunger between meals, try snacks that are also good for an energy kick-start: fresh bananas, oranges and apples; yoghurt, baby carrots, peppers, sugar snap peas, baby corn, cucumbers or tomatoes with a cottage cheese or hummus dip; a handful of almonds, pecans, walnuts or seeds; a slice of rye bread with peanut butter, tuna, lean turkey or chicken