I will be traveling both Monday and Tuesday of this coming week, so decided to post early.
Terrific Tuesday (something to mull over) Sugar substitutes: since you can't digest them, low calorie sugar alcohols - including mannitol, sorbitol and xylitol - can cause stomach distress like bloating and gas, which are major energy drainers. Processed foods: that chocolate chip muffin or bag of chips will give you an express delivery jolt, but processed foods run through your system quickly, which means your energy spikes, then slumps fast. Less is more: Eat whole foods as often as possible (fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, legumes, whole grains) and opt for the least processed version of packaged foods, which have the shortest ingredients list. Foods that are closest to their natural state give you a much steadier longer-lasting stream of energy.
*Woman's Day magazine March 2013