#4 – Refuel {Good Food}

“One should eat to live, not live to eat.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

Last week I talked about the importance of rest, and right along these same lines is the importance of how we refuel our bodies. What we choose to eat will either influence our bodies in a positive or a negative way. The food we put into our bodies affects the way we feel and affects our energy levels. Always.

I’m a proponent of balance when it comes to eating choices. I believe in moderation versus limitations. You don’t need a list of all the things you shouldn’t be eating, but rather an emphasis that the majority of your food choices should fall into a “healthier” category. A healthier category meaning, natural, un-processed, food that has a minimal number of ingredients.

For example, look at the ingredient list on an apple. There isn’t one. An apple is a natural food choice that will benefit your body in a multitude of ways.

You need energy to manage your life and maintain your health. By consuming quality foods, you will be better prepared to face your days.

Try to daily focus on making the best food choices you can in an effort to maximize your energy levels and minimize your stress levels.

How do you make refueling with good food a reality?

Plan your meals in advance, via menu planning.
Pack snacks to keep your hunger at bay.
Purposefully shop for your groceries with a health conscious mindset.

KISS – Refuel with the best food options available….your energy levels will thank you!