Eating for Energy

Eating a whole food diet has many benefits for our health. Fatigue is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients in my practice. How do I get more energy? Insulin Resistance and Adrenal Stress are common conditions that vitamins and minerals along with a lower carbohydrate diet can help resolve and restore energy for the body.

What are the key Vitamins and minerals I need to balance blood sugar and adrenal stress? Read on…

Vitamin C: Necessary in the production of the stress response. Find it in cantaloupe, Brussels sprouts, kiwi, cauliflower, citrus and red bell pepper.

Magnesium: Associated with insulin resistance and glucose tolerance. Found in leafy greens, beans, nuts, seeds and quinoa.

Zinc: Critical for insulin function and cell receptor communication. Found in meat, oysters, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds.

Vitamin D: Deficiency is linked with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome and may help regulate the stress response. Found in Sunlight, milk, eggs and fish.

Chromium: Important for insulin regulation. Found in Brewer’s yeast, whole grains and seafood.

Vitamin B5: Involved in the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Found in meat, eggs, lentils, avocado and mushrooms.

Get more energy from a green smoothie with this alkalinizing mineral-rich recipe:

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 (8oz.) cups

1/2 cup water, coconut water or almond milk

2 stalks celery with leaves, chopped

1/2 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced

1/8 cup pumpkin seeds

1/2 medium cucumber, sliced with skin

1 large handful of cilantro or parsley, chopped

1 lime, peeled and sliced

1/2 clove garlic, minced

Pinch of sea salt

Instruction:

Clean all produce well. Pour chosen liquid into blender. Add all remaining ingredients. Blend well. Add additional liquid if too thick. Pour and enjoy!