Foods for energy


 

Energy foods

 

 

It's important to remember that vitamin supplements are not a substitute for a good, healthy diet as they contain only a small propotion of the nutritional benefits available from good food.

When you are pregnant, your need for certain foods does increase and even doubles in the case of calcium and vitamin C, however you become more efficient at absorbing nutrients in the digestive system.

 
 

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Whilst I cannot overstress, the importance of a varied diet there are actually some ingredients with some very special properties:

Foods For Energy
We all know is that being ill can leave us feeling exhausted. This is especially true for children who are often lacking in energy for several days after the other symptoms have disappeared. To give our children an energy boost we need to consider two types of carbohydrates:

1. Those that release sugars slowly into the bloodstream. These include brown rice, potato, pasta, wholegrain cereals, vegetables and fruit. These give long- lasting energy and avoid sudden changes in blood sugar, which can cause mood swings and poor concentration.

Recipe suggestions:
Pasta Shells With Three Cheese Sauce
Turkey Pasta Salad with Honey and Soy Sauce Dressing

2. High sugar foods like biscuits, cakes and soft drinks. These foods cause a rapid rise in blood sugar. They are perfectly acceptable in small amounts but when given alone, the body can overcompensate to the rapid rise in blood sugar, produce large amounts of insulin and actually cause a dip in blood sugar levels.

Recipe suggestion: Power Packed Oat Bars with Cranberries Apricots and Pumpkin Seeds

 

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