Eddie's Energy Bars - All-Natural No Preservative Homemade Energy Bars made in Vermont!

Summertime is here and what a great time of year to eat for energy!  Most people don’t realize how their eating habits greatly affect their energy and vitality.  We can nourish our bodies and minds simply by eating the right foods and adding a few changes to our lifestyles.

As a Health & Wellness Counselor, I constantly hear my clients tell me that they don’t have enough energy.  By incorporating my small, simple changes they sleep better, feel, better, and live happier lives. 

Summer is the best (and easiest!) time of year to incorporate these changes.  Here are my Top Ten Tips for increasing your energy this summer:

1.      Reduce or eliminate caffeine. Though caffeine does give us that quick bolt of energy, the downside is that shortly after it causes our blood sugar to go down giving us those ‘crashes’.  Caffeine also dehydrates us, which leads me to my next tip…

2.      Drink water. Most Americans do not drink enough water and when the temperature rises it is even more vital.  So drink more water and less of those fruity beverages or soft drinks loaded with sugar.  Soft drinks are now America’s number one source of added sugar which can deplete your energy.

3.      Eat dark green leafy vegetables.  Greens are full of vitamins and nutrients and great for improving circulation and strengthening the immune system.  Broccoli, spinach, kale and arugula are some of the many to choose from.  They’re fresh and available this time of year.

4.      Eat all-natural products.  Avoid eating too much sugar and artificial sweeteners. Look for products with natural ingredients (or ingredients you can pronounce!)  All-natural products like Eddie’s Energy Bars are clearly a better choice over candy bars or those so-called ‘healthy’ bars that are loaded with sugar and unnatural ingredients.

5.      Get physical activity.  Summer is a great time of year to get out there and enjoy all of the outdoor activities available.  Go biking, hiking, swimming, horseback riding – the possibilities are endless!

6.      Get more sleep.  When the days are long, it is important to get enough sleep so the next day you can fully enjoy all that life has to offer.

7.      Add COLOR to your diet.  The colors available this time of year are plentiful and include the bright red of a tomato, the sunny yellow of a pineapple, and the deep green of spinach.   Including a variety of colors in your diet can help boost your immunity and give you long lasting energy.

8.      Take time for yourself.   Ah, the lazy days of summer.  Take a few days off from work, sleep in, and take time to just relax and rejuvenate.  Find activities that restore your energy, such as taking a walk, going to the beach, reading a good book or doing whatever you enjoy.

9.      Get in touch with friends.  Invite them over for a barbecue or an outdoor sport.  Reconnect with them and catch up after a busy year.

10.  Eat Eddie’s Energy Bars!  When you’re out there enjoying the nice weather, getting some exercise, or in the car to your vacation destination, take along some of Eddie’s Energy Bars for wholesome nourishment, energy, and vitality!