energy producing meals

💪How can we switch our diet from ENERGY LACKING to ENERGY PRODUCING? 

💪When the food we eat combines with oxygen in our cells, this produces energy.  This process takes place in the mitochondria in our cells.  

💪Mitochondria need specific vitamins, minerals and nutrients to make energy from food.  

🫐So, when thinking about promoting energy, think about  foods rich in nutrients that support mitochondria activity like:

🫐ANTIOXIDANTS- Help fight free radicals that can damage our cells. Ex:  Blueberries, blackberries, leafy greens and pomegranate seeds. 

🥬B VITAMINS- Support mitochondria function.  A great source of B vitamins is grass fed beef, legumes, seeds, leafy greens and eggs.  

🥦SULFUR-Helps eliminate toxins.  Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, kale, cauliflower and cabbage are great sources. 

🫒HEALTHY FATS- Our cells and mitochondria are surrounded by a protective membrane made up of the fats we eat.  Eating high quality fats promote healthy cell structure and immune defense.  Ex: Fatty fish like salmon, olive oil, coconut oil, avocados, grass-fed butter or ghee, nuts and seeds. 

🥑MAGNESIUM - Magnesium is a major player in the production of cell energy.  Some food sources include avocados, spinach, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.  

🥗This is all great but what does an energy promoting plate look like?

Wild caught Salmon- Omega 3 healthy fats, B vitamins

Broccoli - Sulfur 

Leafy Greens- Antioxidants, B vitamins, Magnesium 

Black rice- Antioxidants, b vitamins and magnesium 

Melissa xx00