You want to know what I miss most about my childhood? ALL the energy! (Not paying rent is a close second, in case you were wondering.) The older we get, the more our bodies slow down. Add to that the general pressures and stresses of adulting (see my previous comment about rent), and it’s no wonder we often feel tired and run down. But just because decreased energy is common as we age, it doesn’t mean we can’t find a way to boost energy and take back some of our youth. We’ve rounded up a list of the best vitamins for energy, food for energy, and a few tips to help you get more from each day.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENERGY AND MOOD
Energy and mood are as interconnected as the sky and clouds. They just go together. When you’re lacking in energy, your mood takes a dip. When you’re in a good mood, you have enough energy to tackle anything. But discovering which impacts which is like asking if the chicken or the egg came first. Doing things to boost energy will also boost your mood. And if you find a way to boost your mood, you’ll also increase your energy level. The opposite is also true. If you sabotage your energy level, your mood will also suffer.
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WHAT FOODS WILL MAKE YOU TIRED?
If you’ve ever wanted to curl up for a nap after lunch or gotten tired after dinner but then found a second wind a couple of hours later, there’s a reason. It turns out your food could be putting you to sleep. While some researchers believe the tired feeling comes from the serotonin (typically a chemical used to boost mood) your body produces after eating, others stick to the theory that the kind of food you eat affects your energy levels.
Foods high in protein contain an amino acid called tryptophan. Poultry, eggs, salmon, milk, cheese, spinach, and soy products all have it. Tryptophan increases the body’s serotonin production, which works as a mood stabilizer and regulates sleep. Carbohydrates help the body better absorb tryptophan. So when you eat a high protein, high carb meal, you can expect to feel tired afterward.
How much food you eat plays a part in feeling tired, too. Can you say food coma? Overeating makes the stomach expand and crowds the other organs. This can lead to a sluggish and tired feeling.
When you put all this together—tryptophan, carbohydrates, and overeating—it’s no wonder we all want to take a nap after Thanksgiving dinner. The goal is to avoid this on a daily basis. You can avoid after-meal sleepiness by eating smaller meals throughout the day, rather than a couple of large meals. Going for a walk, or getting moving in some way after you eat will also help your body combat the desire to take a nap.
WHICH VITAMINS ARE BEST FOR ENERGY?
The vitamins for energy and tiredness and the vitamins for energy and mood are the same, and there are several of them. If you find yourself lacking energy and needing a boost, you may be lacking in vitamin D, vitamin B-12, iron, magnesium, or potassium. You have to do a blood test to find out exactly what you’re missing. Or, just double up on vitamins for the health of it. Xyngular’s X Advanced kit contains all the necessary vitamins to boost energy and mood so you can get back to tackling your to-do list.*
WHAT FOODS WILL BOOST YOUR MOOD?
As we mentioned previously, the amino acid tryptophan increases the production of serotonin. While serotonin has a lot of jobs, including allowing the brain and nervous system to communicate with each other, and regulating sleep, eating, and digestion, it also impacts mood.
That being said, foods for mood boosting (or in other words, foods with high levels of tryptophan) are the ones that are high in protein, like meat or chicken, as well as nuts, and dairy products like milk or cheese. All of these super energy foods will aid in serotonin production. Or in other words, they all will help boost mood and have other positive effects on your health. You may want to check out how these four foods will improve your mood, too.
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HOW DOES XYNGULAR’S X ADVANCED KIT HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS, ENERGY, AND MOOD?
While it’s possible to get the nutrients you need through the foods you eat, finding the right balance can be difficult. It’s especially difficult when it comes to weight loss. You don’t want to eat too much, or too little, and you want to make sure you’re getting all the vitamins your body needs. That means eating the right number of calories and getting enough vitamins for mood, vitamins for mental clarity, vitamins for energy and combatting tiredness, and more. Add in the fact that there are a lot of myths about weight loss floating around, and it’s a lot to manage.
That’s where the Xyngular X Advanced kit comes in. This kit is more than just a supplement or a diet plan. Xyngular X Advanced is a way to give you noticeable weight loss results in just 30 days and major wellness benefits as well. It kicks off your weight loss journey and sets you on a path to success, while increasing energy and improving your overall outlook. The products in X Advanced offer the core weight loss support found in our 8-day Jumpstart plus two of our digestive support products that will help your body absorb essential nutrients aiding in improved weight loss and improved energy levels.* Xyngular will also provide nutritional support with the X Bundle’s Nutrition Guide, and moral support and guidance with our vast Xyngular community. Add in Xyngular’s nutrition guide to help take the guesswork out of your daily meal planning, and you’ll be seeing positive changes in no time.
Learn more about Xyngular’s X Advanced kit, then log in to your account or contact a Xyngular representative to get started. And do it now, while you still have the energy.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
