Does it seem like no matter what you do, you don't seem to have enough energy to get through your busy day? If you are like a big majority of people, then you would probably answer "YES" to this question. Everywhere you look, people are using coffee, cappuccino, and energy drinks to try and solve the issue of having too much day left after their energy is gone. Some report having no energy even when they wake up in the morning. From 2008 to 2012, energy drink sales grew by a whopping 60%. But do you really know what is in that energy drink? Take a look at this February 2013 report from CNN.
The energy drinks have a lot more caffeine in them than most drinks. Caffeine is a stimulant and it makes most people feel more awake, but is it good for us? Stimulants actually cause our bodies to release more energy, not have more energy! Over time, this can take a toll, and we are actually more fatigued because of the stimulants. So what's the answer to low energy if it's not stimulants?
FOOD is the answer! Now, that being said, we have to consume food that has energy to give our bodies more energy. We can't consume processed, dead, junk foods and expect to have more "get up and go." You have probably heard the old saying, "You ARE what you EAT"? That saying is very true. The question is, what are you made of, ENERGY or GARBAGE?
Good foods contain stored energy. That is what the carbs, fats and sugars are. Food must be digested, transported and metabolized to create energy for our bodies. If more fuel is consumed than the body can convert to energy, then it is stored. That is why eating more doesn't give us more energy. You can tell a lot about how much energy your body has by checking your pH levels. If you pH is in the normal neutral range of around 6.6, you probably have a pretty good supply of energy; however, if your pH is lower, like a huge majority of people, then you are more likely on the lethargic side of life.
