4 healthy foods to boost energy

To boost your energy levels and get the most out of your day, it's important to eat a healthy breakfast.

Life is busy and if you're in a rush or don't have time to prepare an elaborate meal in the morning, there are still some quick options that will help power you through. With just a couple minutes of prep time in the evening before bedtime, you can have energizing foods at your disposal first thing in the morning.

The following energy boosting eats are rich in nutrients, easy to digest and great for your health:

Bananas

Bananas are a good source of vitamin B6 and vitamin C. Vitamin B6 helps to convert carbohydrates into glucose, which is the body's main source of fuel. Bananas also contain potassium, an electrolyte that helps regulate nerve impulses and muscle contractions. Potassium deficiency can lead to fatigue, particularly in athletes who do not replace lost fluids during exercise or sweat excessively during hot weather conditions.

Eggs

Eggs are a good source of protein, which is important for muscle growth and repair. They also contain iron, which helps transport oxygen around the body. Eggs are a good source of choline--an essential nutrient that plays an important role in brain health (1). In fact, one large egg has about 70 mg of choline!

Avocados

Avocados are a good source of energy-boosting nutrients. They're rich in fiber, potassium and vitamin B6--all of which help your body to convert food into energy more efficiently. Avocados also contain vitamin E, which can help prevent free radical damage that causes fatigue.

You should aim for about half an avocado each day if you want to reap the benefits of this fruit's healthful fats. It's best not to eat more than one whole avocado per day because they're high in calories: A single avocado has about 250 calories--about as much as two slices of bread!

Sweet potato

Sweet potatoes are a great source of energy, thanks to their high vitamin A content. Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision and also helps with your immune system. Sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamin C, which helps your body fight off infections by boosting your immune system.

Sweet potatoes contain fiber, which helps you feel full after eating it--this can help prevent overeating later in the day or at dinner time!

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