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Eight foods that will give you energy and vigor
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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Some foods can act on our brains in the same way as mood-stabilizing and energy-boosting drugs. Experts recommend stocking up on the following foods if you need to recharge during the day:
Watermelon and melon
In addition to their taste, watermelons and melons are very high in vitamins and microelements. Due to their high iron content, these fruits are very useful for people suffering from anemia. Hypertensive and heart patients should eat juicy fruits more often, because magnesium has a calming effect on the heart, and dietary fiber reduces the level of harmful cholesterol. If you are overcome by fatigue and have no more strength, try a piece of melon or watermelon, it will immediately increase your vitality and give you energy for the whole day.
Cheese
During the research, scientists from the University of Cambridge found out that protein-rich foods have an impact on human well-being. To gain strength for the whole day and not fall asleep on the go, make it a rule to eat at least a piece of cheese every morning, and then the energy boost will be provided.
Walnuts
Walnuts are useful in all respects: they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and even suppress the growth of cancer cells, and are also a source of melatonin, a hormone that has a powerful antioxidant effect. Our body produces this hormone on its own, but its production decreases with age. In addition, eating walnuts will help to establish biorhythms and promote restful sleep.
Coffee
This aromatic drink can reduce the risk of developing depression. Scientists have discovered this fact by observing 50,000 women who drank two to three cups of coffee a day. The risk of developing depression in women decreased by 15%. Even greater results were achieved by those who drank four cups of the invigorating drink - their risk decreased by 20%.
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Green tea
If you don't like coffee, then drink green tea. It is rich in amino acids and L-theanine, which has many wonderful properties: it improves mood, has a relaxing and calming effect, relieves anxiety, and also improves memory and is a great invigorator.
Brown rice
Much more valuable than white rice, because during its processing only the husk is removed, and most of the bran and the kernel itself remain in place, so all the nutrients and useful substances are preserved. Regular consumption of rice normalizes the body's water balance, and thanks to its nutritional properties, it nourishes the body with energy.
Lentils
This is a type of legume that contains easily digestible fiber, thanks to which a person receives a reserve of energy. This fiber has the same properties as magnesium and folic acid, which have a beneficial effect on the work of the heart.
Apples
An apple is a great fruit for an evening snack, which contains a lot of fiber and helps in the fight against many diseases. In addition, apples are good for vision, skin and can resist nervous diseases, as well as give a person a boost of energy for the whole day.