Here’s what you need to be integrating into your routine for maximum energy impact:
- Whole Grains for Stamina: Start your day with oats or quinoa. The complex carbohydrates in whole grains release energy gradually, preventing mid-afternoon crashes which are crucial when you’re ticking off that wedding checklist.
- Lean Proteins to Fuel Muscles: Incorporate lean meats like chicken, turkey, and fish into your meals. These proteins help repair and build muscle tissue, keeping you physically ready for tasks ranging from venue visits to dance rehearsals.
- Snack on Nuts and Seeds: For quick boosts of energy, rely on almonds, walnuts, or chia seeds. They contain healthy fats and are ideal for a pre-meeting snack or while running errands.
Ideally you want to opt for complex carbohydrates rather than simple ones – so ditching sugary foods in favor of those that take a little longer to digest, and so don’t cause peaks and troughs in your blood sugar, which in turn delivers more consistent energy levels across the day.
This is particularly important given that the prevalence of diabetes is on the rise, hitting 8.3% according to 2021 estimates.
So getting good at managing your blood sugar and energy levels is wise for the wedding countdown, as well as your long term health.
