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For many of us a caffeine fix is the first thing we think of in the morning. But there are alternatives.
Leading Harley Street nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert shared with the British Daily Mail the foods that can wake you up just as much as coffee.
Apples are a great source of quercetin, an antioxidant that actively protects your brain cells. Research suggests that consuming quercetin-rich foods increases endurance and boosts aerobic capacity, even when you're not exercising. Quercetin also defends your brain cells from free radicals, which are attributed to cognitive decline.
The yolks of eggs are naturally rich in B-vitamins, which are largely responsible for converting food into energy. Another micronutrient that eggs contain is choline, which is important for supporting energy levels. Research suggests that 90 per cent of people are getting less than the recommended amount of choline.
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. Every cell in your body contains it, and needs it to function. Brazil nuts, almonds and cashews have some of the highest levels of magnesium. Nuts are also dense in other nutrients including healthy fats and protein, making them very filling.
Finally, if you're eating chocolate for energy, you want the highest cacao concentration possible. Dark chocolate also contains a kick of caffeine, which some people may use to boost energy levels quickly.
Leading Harley Street nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert shared with the British Daily Mail the foods that can wake you up just as much as coffee.
Apples are a great source of quercetin, an antioxidant that actively protects your brain cells. Research suggests that consuming quercetin-rich foods increases endurance and boosts aerobic capacity, even when you're not exercising. Quercetin also defends your brain cells from free radicals, which are attributed to cognitive decline.
The yolks of eggs are naturally rich in B-vitamins, which are largely responsible for converting food into energy. Another micronutrient that eggs contain is choline, which is important for supporting energy levels. Research suggests that 90 per cent of people are getting less than the recommended amount of choline.
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. Every cell in your body contains it, and needs it to function. Brazil nuts, almonds and cashews have some of the highest levels of magnesium. Nuts are also dense in other nutrients including healthy fats and protein, making them very filling.
Finally, if you're eating chocolate for energy, you want the highest cacao concentration possible. Dark chocolate also contains a kick of caffeine, which some people may use to boost energy levels quickly.