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3 Surprising Foods That Are Making You Totally Exhausted.

posted in Health & Fitness on 5/18/2016
Meet the "healthy" foods that are killing your stamina, thanks to one ingredient: sugar! Plus, what to eat instead.
Meet the "healthy" foods that are killing your stamina, thanks to one ingredient: sugar! Plus, what to eat instead.
3 Surprising Foods That Are Making You Totally Exhausted.
Energy barsLoaded with sweeteners, processed bars can cause big energy spikes and dips. Opt for only those made from whole foods like nuts, seeds, and fruit.

Fruit smoothiesFast-food blends are sugar bombs in disguise with little of the protein, fat, or fiber needed for steady energy. DIY with veggies, fruit, and a protein and/or healthy fat like nut butter.

Flavored yogurtSome cups pack 35 g of sugar each! Instead, pick plain Greek and top with nuts and berries. You’ll get more protein and fiber for a sustained boost.


112%The increased risk of severe depression among people with low cholesterol, per a recent meta-analysis. What gives? Low cholesterol can indicate that someone is eating a very lowfat diet—problematic since our brains need fat to function. In fact, the brain is 60% fat, and 25% of the body’s cholesterol is located there. For optimal mental health, eat foods with healthy fats that can help boost your HDL ("good") cholesterol, like omega-3–rich salmon, grass-fed dairy, and hemp seeds, as well as monounsaturated fat– rich olive oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds.
Sources: Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN; Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience; PLOS ONE

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