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.
We all know that regular exercise, stress management, and getting at least eight hours of sleep are critical for combating fatigue. It also turns out that our eating habits directly affect our energy levels, and there are ways we can use nutrition to feel more energy throughout the day. 1. Eat predominantly nutrient-dense foods. Optimal energy metabolism (the process that converts food to energy) requires an abundance of vitamins and minerals. Every cell in our body can unlock its energy potential with the proper fuel from food. If we dont get enough nutrients from foods, we suffer from sub-optimal cellular energy metabolism, making us feel tired and sluggish. The best way to combat this is to choose foods that have a lot of nutrition per calorie. These include vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, fruits, whole grains, and lean animal proteins.