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- Waking up in the morning and feeling reading to start the day is tough. Usually a cup of coffee will get you through, but there are actually plenty of other foods that will give you that same boost of energy.
- Try oatmeal or grapefruit for that extra pep in your step instead a cup of coffee everyday.
It’s a Monday. It’s raining. And it’s 8 in the morning. Ugh. Could life get any worse? Luckily there are some easy and yummy ways that will wake you up better than coffee in the morning.
Apples
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Ever heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Well, it turns out that apples can keep sleepiness away too. Packed with thirteen grams of natural sugar, apples are a great way to wake up — even better than coffee.
If you’re heading to an early morning lecture class and need your brain firing on all cylinders, be sure to pick up an apple on your way out.
Eggs
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Protein, protein, protein. Not only will it make your body crazy muscular, it’ll bulk up your brain too. Eggs are bursting with essential nutrients and all the fancy stuff to keep your body charged longer.
Because of the healthy dose of omega 3’s, fat, and protein, eggs will keep you full longer, which really helps avoid that mid-class slump. So load up your plate with eggs — scrambled, fried, over easy, or in an omelette — and make your 8 AM simply egg-cellent.
Chocolate milk
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It’s chocolate, of course it’s a power food. Now I’m not saying to gobble down a whole bag of chocolate chips, but a healthy dose never hurt anyone. Aside from eat chocolate straight up, mixing it with something is a sure-fire way to kick start your morning.
Milk has been the poster child for healthy bones since forever. But, when we add chocolate, it gets even better. Protein helps your body to make important enzymes that send signals to your brain to wake up and get moving.
Chocolate should basically be its own food group. Not only is it good with everything, but it also provides nutrients that can help your body to feel more awake. Cocoa has natural caffeine, and will help to maintain blood sugar levels longer when paired with calcium-rich protein.
Plus, there are tons of things to mix in to maximize the awesomeness. Chocolate milk tastes great, is good for you, and boosts energy. Boo-yah.
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