Comments on: Top 10 Natural Energy Elevators http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:32:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Top 10 Reasons to Stay Healthy http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-30030 Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Top 10 Reasons to Stay Healthy Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:12:40 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-30030 [...] Top 10 Natural Energy Elevators [...] [...] Top 10 Natural Energy Elevators [...]

]]> By: heykapo http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-25068 heykapo Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:35:24 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-25068 Last week you mentioned lentils as a low starch legume. Got any others? I'm really keen on stews at this time of year, and those lentils hit the spot. Last week you mentioned lentils as a low starch legume. Got any others? I’m really keen on stews at this time of year, and those lentils hit the spot.

]]> By: susan allport http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-24597 susan allport Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:31:06 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-24597 Thought you'd be interested in this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIgNpsbvcVM Thought you’d be interested in this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIgNpsbvcVM

]]> By: Migraineur http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-24461 Migraineur Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:05:57 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-24461 Oh, and a favorite tip of mine - go for a brisk walk. I know you suggested a walk, but I'd like to emphasize walking because it doesn't require any advance prep or cleanup - the last thing you need when you're tired. You don't have to drive to the gym, you don't have to change your clothes, you don't have to shower afterward. Just put on your coat and your shoes, and go. Oh, and a favorite tip of mine - go for a brisk walk. I know you suggested a walk, but I’d like to emphasize walking because it doesn’t require any advance prep or cleanup - the last thing you need when you’re tired. You don’t have to drive to the gym, you don’t have to change your clothes, you don’t have to shower afterward. Just put on your coat and your shoes, and go.

]]> By: Migraineur http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-24460 Migraineur Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:02:53 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-24460 I'd like to amend your water advice just a tad. You need to <i>consume</i> 2.7 to 3.7 liters of water from all sources. This not only includes beverages, but also soups and other foods. If you eat six cups of leafy vegetables, two hard boiled eggs, and half a can of sardines for lunch, you are consuming about half a liter of water at one meal, without taking even a sip of water. I wouldn't even bother to mention this, but for some reason people have this "if some is good, more must be better" attitude toward water. I think that's probably unwise - consuming too much water puts a strain on your kidneys, can lead to electrolyte imbalances, and makes you a very unpopular person on the family road trip! Sources: Daily water requirements: http://www.iom.edu/?id=18495&redirect=0 Amount of water in foods: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/ I’d like to amend your water advice just a tad. You need to consume 2.7 to 3.7 liters of water from all sources. This not only includes beverages, but also soups and other foods. If you eat six cups of leafy vegetables, two hard boiled eggs, and half a can of sardines for lunch, you are consuming about half a liter of water at one meal, without taking even a sip of water.

I wouldn’t even bother to mention this, but for some reason people have this “if some is good, more must be better” attitude toward water. I think that’s probably unwise - consuming too much water puts a strain on your kidneys, can lead to electrolyte imbalances, and makes you a very unpopular person on the family road trip!

Sources:

Daily water requirements: http://www.iom.edu/?id=18495&redirect=0
Amount of water in foods: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

]]> By: Sonagi http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-24456 Sonagi Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:52:58 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/energy-boost/#comment-24456 Green tea, green tea, green tea. I like green tea, too, but other teas from the same plant have their own unique health benefits. White tea is the least processed and thus highest in antioxidants and naturally low in caffeine. Its flavor is subtle. Semi-fermented oolong tea is marketed in North America as Chinese diet tea, for it is reputed to promote metabolic fat burning. I drink it because it tastes good. Oolong tea is not sold in decaf, but it's easy enough to do yourself - just let the bag/leaves steep for one minute, pour off the liquid, and steep in fresh water for four more minutes. Most of the caffeine flows out in the first minute. I'd also like to plug South African rooibus tea. It's naturally caffeine-free, high in antioxidants, and has a robust flavor. Green tea, green tea, green tea. I like green tea, too, but other teas from the same plant have their own unique health benefits. White tea is the least processed and thus highest in antioxidants and naturally low in caffeine. Its flavor is subtle. Semi-fermented oolong tea is marketed in North America as Chinese diet tea, for it is reputed to promote metabolic fat burning. I drink it because it tastes good. Oolong tea is not sold in decaf, but it’s easy enough to do yourself - just let the bag/leaves steep for one minute, pour off the liquid, and steep in fresh water for four more minutes. Most of the caffeine flows out in the first minute.

I’d also like to plug South African rooibus tea. It’s naturally caffeine-free, high in antioxidants, and has a robust flavor.

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