How to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine

When you think about being tired and needing more energy, does coffee or an energy drink come to mind? If so, it’s not surprising, since this is where most people’s thoughts go. But believe it or not, there are many (healthy) ways to boost your energy levels more naturally without even consuming caffeine. 

Try to Get More Sleep

This probably won’t surprise you, but the better sleep you get, the more energy you are going to have in the morning. If you have a habit of getting poor sleep that is constantly interrupted, then you will have low energy during the day that is hard to avoid unless you have large amounts of caffeine. To avoid this, start a nighttime routine that gets you restful for sleep, go to bed at a decent hour, and try to remove distractions by turning off your phone and keeping the TV off.

Eat your Vitamins

You also want to be sure you are eating a well-balanced diet that allows you to get all the important nutrients you need for proper energy. Most people don't get enough fruits and veggies into their diets, so start with adding more colourful plant foods into your meals and snacks.  I also personally use and recommend Juice Plus+ to everyone I work with to help bridge the gap between what they are eating and what they should be eating to make sure your body is getting all the proper nutrients it needs to keep you healthy and function at your best.

Add Chia Seeds to Your Diet

Chia seeds are an excellent source of energy-producing nutrients, including healthy fats, fibre, and protein. They are really easy to use in drinks, meals, and snacks, from topping your oatmeal with them to adding them to smoothies. You can also use chia seeds to make chia seed pudding by soaking them in plant-based milk and adding any flavours you choose.

Get Regular Exercise

Exercise is going to help your energy levels in a number of different ways. First, it helps to boost your mood and give you an instant burst of energy once your workout is over. This is why exercising in the morning can be really beneficial. You will notice that you have more energy throughout the day when you exercise in the morning. Exercising more often will also take you to a place where you are more rested at night, helping you to get more sleep.