27 Ways to Boost Your Energy

Feeling sluggish? Can't get your brain in gear? (Welcome to my world!) The Ririan Project offers 27 ways to jump-start your mind and body. A few examples:

• Avoid quick-fix foods. Candy, chocolate, hamburgers, chicken wings, french fries, etc. -- all these foods are high in sugar or fat and can do a huge number on your energy levels. A quick fact: Sugar puts you to sleep. It does not, as most people think, give you more energy. So cut out all those candies and chocolates, and start eating more fruits and vegetables.
• Tea for me. Drinking tea regularly every day has been found to increase one's stamina. However, the type of tea you drink is very important. You should stay away from tea that comes in tea bags, because chances are these contain high levels of caffeine. Instead, buy some dried herbs from your local supermarket and boil some water with them. Natural herbal teas are healthier than the bagged ones. A combination of Siberian Ginseng extract, peppermint, and green tea is a great choice.