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The usual suspects of energy boosting have long been used by the Western world. They are treated more like supplements of the diet than they are naturally occurring remedies for those with low energy levels. And yet, even in an age where knowledge is everywhere, most people overlook the energy benefits of food.

Here are 5 secret foods that boost energy…

Pineapple

Right off the bat, people are probably thinking, “What, pineapple? Why haven’t I heard this before?” Pineapple has been known to be a great energy source in civilizations where it is eaten on a daily basis, like in native places in Hawaii and other tropical climates. The natural enzymes in pineapple help break down other foods in the diet and in the stomach to release the energy in them, thus giving us the ability to absorb this energy and use it. Lots of fibrous foods have energy locked in them that we can not get with our own digestive juices. Pineapple helps break down this barrier helping us get more energy from our foods

Chia Seeds

Believe it or not, chia seeds pack a lot of nutrients in a small package. With just a tablespoon of chia seeds a day, added to yogurt for breakfast, for example, you can have long lasting energy. People who have started adding chia seeds to their breakfast have reported feeling less hungry after, and lasting till lunch to have something else to eat.

Coconut Oil

At this point, it may no longer be a secret that coconut oil is a powerhouse food. But did you also know that coconut oil can give you the energy you need to making through the day. People who consume coconut oil once a day, most notably in the morning, have reported less tired after meals, and less likely to feel like they need a nap mid afternoon. A simple dose of one tablespoon upon waking up can not only give you the energy you need for the day but enhance your immune system to fight off common colds and other sicknesses found around the workplace.

Vinegar

If you have ever used vinegar in your food, you know it gives you a distinct flavor. It is very strong, almost like a vapor used to keep people awake while driving late at night. Aside from the aroma, vinegar almost “shocks” your body when you consume it, quickly killing off bad bacteria. And since bad bacteria slow you down, sucks you dry of energy, and makes it harder to digest food, it is no wonder vinegar has been used like caffeine to get people energized and ready for the day. Simply mix vinegar in a glass of water and drink it over the course of 10 minutes. Doing so will supply you with a sustainable amount of energy for hours.

Water

Now it is obvious that water isn’t a food, but it seems that leaving it out would only deprive you of a secret to energy. Sometimes our body doesn’t need any more food. Sometimes our body is dehydrated and this zaps energy from us because our bodies need it to process the food we have been eating. If you think this might be you, try drinking water. A glass will do, and see how you feel. If you feel like you have been given your energy back, you were simply dehydrated. Try this trick anytime you have been eating well and think maybe you just need some water. It has worked wonders for people who are otherwise doing everything else right to help keep their energy levels normal through the day.

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