Power up your plate
Dr Gabrielle Lyon, author of Forever Strong (Little, Brown, £16.99), explains why protein – such as nuts, legumes, fish and meat – could be the answer to increasing your energy levels...
It may not be your body’s primary energy source, but protein plays a crucial role in boosting your overall energy and wellbeing. It offers several benefits that contribute to a heightened sense of vitality.
1 First, protein is slow to digest, promoting satiety and prolonging the feeling of fullness, preventing those energy-sapping hunger pangs. It facilitates the transportation of oxygen and essential nutrients throughout your body, ensuring that you remain alert and energised.
Protein also plays a key role in regulating blood sugar levels, preventing the rollercoaster of energy crashes that often follow consuming sugary or refined carbohydrate-laden foods. It provides a steadier, longer-lasting rise in blood sugar, especially when combined with dietary fibre, such as vegetables and
