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Foods that boost energy

Do you feel as if you are always running on empty? Do you need that morning coffee hit when you wake up to get you going? It’s important that you fuel your body with the right types of foods that contain specific energy-boosting nutrients for you to stay healthy and energised.

Key nutrients for energy production

Iron is an extremely important mineral that supports healthy energy levels. Iron is necessary for the production of energy from glucose, which is the body and brain’s main source of fuel. Iron deficiency is a particularly common nutrient deficiency, especially in women, and without sufficient levels you will become tired and run-down. Including iron-rich foods in the diet like grass-fed meat, organic chicken and eggs, wild salmon, legumes and green leafy vegetables will help you maintain healthy energy levels.

B vitamins also play a crucial role in energy production. They help the

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