FEELING SLUGGISH?
TRY THESE 3 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR ENERGY
DON’T SKIP MEALS We’ve all been there. You wake up a little late and realize you don’t have enough time for breakfast, or your work schedule is too hectic so you can’t break away for lunch. What could it hurt? It’s just one meal, right? According to studies published in Nutritional Health, people who miss any meal throughout the day report higher feelings of fatigue
We all feel tired at times whether it’s due to lack of sleep, a busy work schedule, or just dealing with the day-to-day chaos in our everyday lives. Nobody likes to feel tired day in and day out, but grabbing an
energy drink or a coffee every day can be hazardous for our health and our wallets. Luckily, we can do a few things each day to help put a little pep in our step. If you’re tired of feeling tired, give some of these ideas a try. GO FOR A WALK We know how this sounds. You’re tired, so why in the world would you want to do something
by the end of the day. Make time for three square meals each day, and you’ll be rewarded with an extra boost of energy.
STAY HYDRATED You don’t have to drink a coffee or an
to exert yourself even more? A study from the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia found that a simple walk around the block
energy drink for that added boost of energy. Drinking water and rehydrating yourself can work wonders. Thirst often disguises itself as fatigue, so you may just need a tall glass of water to reinvigorate yourself. If you drink alcohol on a regular basis, it could play a role in your exhaustion. Alcohol dehydrates you and interferes with your sleep schedule, so it can be directly to blame for fatigue.
or climbing a set of stairs can be more energizing than low doses of caffeine. Another experiment done at a California State University found that a 10-minute walk can increase energy levels for up to two hours. Get out and be active if you want more energy!
TAKE A BREAK
Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Skewers
Inspired by RecipeRunner.com
INGREDIENTS For the Marinade • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
For the Skewers • 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes • 1 small pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp honey • Juice of 1 lime • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika • 1/2 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS 1. In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients.
2. In a reusable freezer bag, combine cubed chicken and all but 1/4 cup of the marinade. 3. Seal bag and massage marinade into the chicken. Chill in the fridge overnight. 4. The following day, preheat the grill to 400 F. Thread chicken and pineapple onto skewers, adding two cubes of chicken for each cube of pineapple. 5. Grill the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side, brushing with the reserved marinade in the final minutes. 6. Serve over rice or with your favorite barbecue sides!
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