Bedroom Window Treatments to Block the Light. Sleep tight with curtains, shades and more designed to keep out bright rays while letting stylishness in. Houzz Contributor. Fred has written about architecture and design for many Web sites and magazines, including Houzz, Metropolitan Home, House Beautiful and Style 1900.
Foods for Energy. If you have to drag yourself through the day, itâs easy to think popping a supplement or chugging an energy drink can help recharge your battery. Not so fast. All-day energy doesnât come from a pill or a concoction in a can. It comes from real food, which is packed with natureâs secret stash of natural revitalizers such as complex carbs, protein, and fiber. Stock up on these 12 superfoods and watch your energy rebound.
Diving back into your day after a healthful, restorative nap can be a challenge. And an afternoon caffeine-boost might interfere with later sleep. Instead, we rounded up the most energy-boosting foods out there: snacks that could help you transition back into your day. Or start it -- it's no coincidence that many of these items are frequently found on breakfast tables across America. Of course, all food is for energy. But that doesn't mean all foods are created equal when it comes to their enhancing powers. Energy-boosting foods are metabolism-boosting foods: Foods that support our bodies' abilities to convert food into energy. B-complex vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids are some of the most energy-boosting nutrients available, but many other nutrients and flavors are associated with increased wakefulness and alertness.