What are the best foods to eat for energy?
In partnership with Jamie Rose Chambers
Need more energy? Check out these foods
08 March 2022 5 minute read
If you’re feeling low on energy mid-morning or need a quick pick-me-up to fight the 3pm slump, grabbing something to eat can be a great, easy way to put a spring back in your step.
But while all foods provide fuel for our bodies to move, to grow, to heal and to function, not all foods provide the same amount of energy – and some are better at keeping us energised for longer than others.
Your first port-of-call for energy: carbohydrates
Carbohydrates – which are found in fruit and vegetables, bread and grain products, and sugary foods – are the body’s preferred source of energy. But not all carbs are created equal, with some giving us a boost that lasts longer than others.
Carbs are often grouped into either ‘simple’ or ‘complex’.