4 Healthy Foods for Instant Energy........!

1-  FISH
Research shows a link between memory, test-taking skills and, gulp,

eating fish for breakfast. While that's not typically pleasing to

little palates, the benefits are huge. The omega 3 fatty acids found in

fatty fish like wild salmon have been proven to reduce depression and

hyperactivity and increase focus and concentration. In addition, all

that high quality protein keeps kids' blood sugar (and therefore their

moods) steady while keeping them full for hours.


2-  BANANAS
Many kids are surprisingly potassium deficient-a problem that can

manifest in a variety of ways, including lethargy and memory problems.

This necessary nutrient, which is also found in dried apricots, figs,

and plums, helps regulate the body's nervous and muscular systems.


3-  OATMEAL
Grains have been getting a bad rap lately, but whole grains are still

one of the best sources of energy we have-especially for little bodies

that are still growing. The fiber and carbohydrates in oatmeal provide

a long-lasting, consistent source of energy that can be dressed up in a

million different ways.


4-  WATER
It doesn't come with any slick advertisements or cutesy cartoon

characters to sell it, but plain old H2O is one of the quickest energy

boosters out there. When kids become dehydrated, their energy plummets

and their brain gets foggy, which makes it hard to concentrate.