Whether it's to complete a challenging workout, or to fuel the workday, almost everyone is looking to get more energy. It turns out that a good place to find it is on the plate. This new special edition brings you recent scientific research and expert advice to reveal the many ways that the right foods can boost your feel-good energy. You'll learn about high-powered proteins, 10 ways to snack smarter, and how to take your metabolism to the max. Consider the athlete's diet and the evolving discussion about the most important meal of the day. You'll also examine the power of sleep and how to use it to reclaim your get-up-and-go. Full of fun recipes, breakfast tips, and fresh snack ideas, this special edition will have you fueling yourself and your family in ways that have never been easier.
SOLVING THE ENERGY CRISIS • With the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, we are feeling more tired now than ever. But some simple diet tweaks and lifestyle changes could ramp up our depleting energy.
Power Up Your Plate • For sustainable energy, not just a jittery burst, look to your diet for some simple and satisfying swaps.
WANT MORE ENERGY? DON’T CUT CARBS • Every kind of carb gives you a power charge. The trick is choosing the ones that will keep you fueled longer.
Beware of the Can • Highly caffeinated energy drinks can be dangerous.
HIDE AND GO SWEET • Low-energy and artificial sugar substitutes might seem like a swap for crash-inducing sugar. Here’s what you need to know about the no-cal alternatives that turn up in all kinds of foods.
10 Ways to Snack Smarter • These tips will help you choose snacks to benefit your body and keep you energized without packing on pounds.
HIGH-POWERED PRODUCE • Wendy Bazilian, Dr.P.H., R.D.N., says superfoods can help build and repair muscles, aid in hydration and balance energy. These key fruits and vegetables can bolster your everyday energy and overall health.
Mealtime Done Right • Whether you’re trying to lose weight, improve your overall health or maximize your energy, when you eat makes a difference.
Power Foods • Put these power foods to work. These recipes highlight the energy-boosting produce mentioned in this chapter.
Fuel Good Health • From powering intense cardio to recovering after strength training, certain food choices matter when it comes to energy for exercise.
THE POWER OF PROTEIN • Its muscle-building and weight-control properties have made protein a mealtime hero. Yet protein’s most impressive superpower may turn out to be its ability to keep you energized all day long.
Take Your Metabolism to the Max • Discover how to torch more calories every day in this complete guide to your body’s fat-burning engine.
THE ATHLETE’S DIET DIFFERENCE • When it comes to seriously fueling your body for a major race or recovering from a workout injury, some traditional diet rules may not apply, while some are more important than ever.
Drink Up! • Staying hydrated isn’t just for athletes. Water makes up about 60 percent of our bodies, so drinking enough fluids keeps everything functioning from head to toe. Here are three new sipping “rules” to follow when working out.
Snacks for Every Workout • What should I sip during Spin class? Do I need protein before a long run? Confusion, cleared: Sports-nutrition pros reveal how to snack smarter to get the most out of that sweat session.
Snack Attack! • Take a break from the usual chips or popcorn and try these fun, healthy and satisfying snack swaps.
Everyday Energy • A balanced breakfast, a good night’s sleep and even the morning sunshine matter when it comes to beating fatigue all day long.
THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY? • Conventional wisdom has long considered breakfast necessary to...
