Feeling light-headed while working out? That's usually a sign of low blood sugar. The brain must use sugar as fuel, so keep your body's fuel tank filled by eating high-carbohydrate foods (fruit bars, bagels, energy bars) and fluids (sports drinks like Gatorade).
Homemade Energy Recipes for food that will fuel you across the finish line.
Clif Luna Bars For an afternoon energy boost, a lift during the last mile of a hike, or a relatively low-cal dessert...
Food and Mood What we eat and when we eat it can affect our moods, our minds, and our ability to work productively all day and sleep soundly at night. In turn, moods can affect our appetites and our food selection.
Bring on the Pastries Sooner or later your body tells you to start eating right. In my case it was later.
What's the Buzz? It's coming: a so-called alcoholic energy drink, a ready-to-pound rip-off of a nightclub favorite that mixes caffeine-laced Red Bull with vodka. Hansen Beverages of Corona California has fused the go-go power of ginseng and caffeine with alcohol's numbing, I-think-I'm-gonna-hurl sucker punch.
Feel the Burn Your body burns significant calories even while you're resting. This Basal Metabolic Rate can be calculated. It can also be increased by strength training or any activity that builds muscle mass because muscle is metabolically active.
