Your hectic schedule may cause you to experience a shortfall of energy. How can you up your energy quotient to cope with your workload, and pursue your interests?


There are several strategies to help you boost your energy and metabolism, including exercising, getting enough sleep and stress control. Here we'll focus on foods since what you eat essentially determines your energy levels.
Here's a quick list of food choices that will rev up your metabolism and help you perform at your peak throughout the day.
More metabolism with pepper
You can boost your metabolism for that extra burst of energy by eating spicy chili peppers. Capsaicin, the active ingredient in peppers, can increase your metabolism by about 23 percent if consumed in the right amount. About a tablespoonful of chopped red or green chilies will do the trick. What's more, this can also help you lose some weight.
Remember however, individuals having hemorrhoids, piles or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), should not opt for this.
Fibre-rich items like whole-grain breads, brown rice, oats, green vegetables and high-fibre cereals like muesli, unlike processed food, are able to generate a continual stream of energy as they are broken down in the body. These food items, defined as 'low glycemic', don't get used up immediately in the body, rather are metabolized slowly and as a result, release energy in smaller chunks, keeping blood sugar levels stable.

Additionally, research shows that getting around 25 gms of fibre a day can also help you burn more fat, up to 30 percent. Chick peas, black beans, and sprouted lentils are great sources of fibre.