Foods Rich in Energy

* The Order is from the Highest Level of energy Concentration.

1)
Menhaden Oil

2)
Salmon Oil

3)
Sardine Oil

4)
Cod Liver Oil

5)
Corn Oil

6)
Coconut Oil

7)
Almond Oil

8)
Oil (All)

9)
Margarine

10)
Pilinuts

11)
Macadamia Nuts

12)
Macadamia Oil

13)
Butter

14)
Pecans

15)
Pine Nuts

16)
Brazil Nuts

17)
Hickory Nuts

18)
Walnut

19)
Hazelnuts

20)
Black Walnut

21)
Almond Butter

22)
Nuts (Mixed)

23)
Dark Chocolate

24)
Sesame Butter

25)
Sunflower Seeds

26)
Almond Nuts

27)
Beechnuts

Food Energy Tonics for Stamina & Endurance

Ackee Fruit

Allspice

Amaranth Seeds

Baobab Fruit

Bee Pollen

Beet Root

Breadfruit

Cassava

Celeriac

Chayotes

Chestnuts

Chia Seeds

Coconut

Cupuacu

Durian Fruit

Gac Fruit

Ginkgo Biloba

Goji Berries

Grapes

Green Tea

Guarana

Guava

Hala Fruit

Hemp Seeds

Jabuticaba Fruit

Jackfruit

Kelp (Seaweed)

Kiwi Fruit

Kola Nut

Loganberries

Lotus Root

Lupin Seeds

Matcha Tea

Oats

Peach Palm

Pecans

Pomegranate

Raw Honey

Red Palm Oil

Red Rice

Safflower

Shiitake

Sorghum

Spirulina

Sugar Apple

Sweet Potato

Sycamore Fig

Tomatillo

Ugli Fruit

Water

Watermelon Seeds

Wheat Germ

Wheat Germ Oil

Kefir

Wood Apple

Yamabushitake

• Ackee Fruit – Ackee Fruit help provide the body with immediate Energy as it is a rich source of complex Carbohydrates.

• Allspice – Allspice can assist in Energy production as it contain Manganese which helps the body to metabolize glucose and an essential cofactor in many enzymes important in Energy production.. One tablespoon of Allspice contains 9 percent of the mineral Manganese.

• Amaranth Seeds – Amaranth promotes good Energy levels, due to its rich in B-complex Vitamins, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus and Zinc.

• Baobab Fruit – Vitamin C helps with the release of Energy and reduction of tiredness and fatigue. The Baobab Fruit constitutes a complete and nutritious food constiting of high vitamin, mineral, Carbohydrate and Protein content, ideal for poor diets, lacking in essential nutrients, management, restoration and improvement of Energy levels.

• Bee Pollen – Bee Pollen contain nearly all the nutrients needed to sustain life, and long been revered as an Energy and nutritive tonic. Its used for endurance, Vitality, longevity, recovery from illness, reducing cravings and addictions, preventing infectious diseases, strengthening the Immune System and correcting nutritional deficiencies.

• Beet Root – Pre-exercise Beet juice intake in athletes. Postpone fatigue and increase endurance. Enhance low-intensity and high-intensity aerobic performance but does not reduce muscular fatigue during 30 seconds of intense anaerobic exercise. Can help oxygenate blood. Enhance exercise performance.

• Breadfruit – Breadfruit’s is nutritious and energy-producing (most ample nutrient is Starch). During the digestion process, Starch is slowly transformed into glucose (the most important Energy source for the body cells).

• Cassava – Cassava is an excellent Energy source for individuals body who experience strenuous physical activities. The Carbohydrates which is present in Cassava is broken into glucose which acts as Energy source of body cell and glycogen in the muscle as Energy reservation.

• Celeriac – Celeriac is a modest source of Carbohydrates (macronutrients that the body requires for almost-instant Energy production). Celeriac also contain generous amounts of B-complex Vitamins (such as Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5 and trace amounts of Niacin, Riboflavin and ThiamineEnergy production.

• Chayotes – Chayotes contains Manganese which aids in converting Proteins and fats to Energy.

• Chestnuts – For Physical Fatigue, Chestnuts have a tonic effect on the muscles providing a sensation of Energy and well being for intense mascular exercise (athletes, manual labourers).

• Chia Seeds – The Chia seed is nutrient dense and Energy boosting Superfood. Chia Seeds are a great source of plant based Protein, making Chia a great source of nutrition and also improves stamina and endurance.Aztec warriors ate Chia Seeds to give them high Energy and endurance. Chia Seeds enhance exercise performance for workouts that last longer (90 or more) the same way a sports drink would, but without all the sugar (Journal of Strength and Conditioning).

• Coconut – Coconut contain saturated fats known as MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) which are easier to metabolize, they are preferentially used for Energy rather than stored as fat.

• Cupuacu – Cupuacu represents a great Energy source (thanks to its bitter Alkaloids) and helps boost Energy levels. Cupuacu pulp high fatty acid content also contributes to the feeling of having more Energy after eating. Cupuacu Butter made from the seeds of the Fruit is extremely nourishing and is mainly used for making sweets (cream pies, ice cream, smoothies, jams, tarts).

• Durian Fruit – Durian Fruit B-complex Vitamins help convert macronutrients (such as Carbohydrates, fats and Proteins) into Energy to fuel our body, support brain function and digestion. Durian Fruit satiating and nutritious effects, help provide sufficient Energy for everyday activities. Durian qualifies as a fatty Fruit, so consuming it with moderation is pivotal in order to keep in good health.

• Gac Fruit – Gac Fruit is a source of Minerals (such as Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium and Manganese), Carbohydrates, Protein and fats which contribute to energizing effects, muscle, brain and Nervous System health. Dietary Minerals further have a tonic action.

• Ginkgo Biloba – .

• Goji Berries – .

• Raisins – Raisins are a good source of Energy as they are loaded with Carbohydrates (particularly natural sugars like fructose and glucose) and they also facilitate efficient absorption of Vitamins, Proteins and other nutrients in the body. They are often consumed by body builders and athletes to provide a quick boost of Energy.

• Green Tea – It provides one of the easiest and quickest ways to infuse our bodies and brains with anti-oxidants.

• Guarana – Guarana is useful as a short-term remedy for boosting Energy levels.

• Guava – For Physical Fatigue, Guavas have an energizing effect on the body.

• Hala Fruit – Hala Fruit is nutritional and can boost your Energy as vitamin rich Fruits like hala are a great way to stimulate the system when you are feeling sluggish.

• Jabuticaba Fruit – The Fruit helps boost Energy levels and reducing fatigue. Jabuticaba is a good source of Protein (however high in Carbohydrates and low in calories) when eaten in moderation, providing quick Energy for immediate use without promoting weight gain.

• Jackfruit – Jackfruit is a quick and effective Energy booster. Jackfruit is an excellent Energy source and is widely relied on as a staple food in certain tropical cultures. The Fruit can improve Energy Metabolism. Jackfruit’s SAG (Slowly Available Glucose) is categorized as a healthy type of glucose having low glycemic index despite its richness in calories and Carbohydrates.

• Kelp Seaweeds – Kelp in sportmen and sportwomen diet, can significantly boost their Energy and endurance levels and also improve their competitive performance.

• Kiwi Fruit – For increased stamina, athletes who eat kiwis show a 24% increase in stamina as a result of its richness in Vitamin C and Minerals (University of Beijing experimental result).

• Kola Nut – Kola Nut Proteins are a major source of Energy. The Energy given by Kola Nuts lasts longer than most other Stimulants, and can assist in weight loss and endurance sports.

• Loganberries – Logan is an excellent Energy enhancer and an outstanding Qi tonic which raises long term Energy. Logans also contain complex Carbohydrates which raise Energy, enhance stamina and reduce food cravings.

• Lotus Root – Lotus Roots B-complex Vitamins (such as ThiamineRiboflavin and Pyridoxine) ensure good Energy levels by means of an appropiate Carbohydrate synthesis.

• Lupin Seeds – Lupin Seeds have an excellent Protein content (almost 40% Protein), making them an ideal meat substitute.

• Hemp – Hemp Seeds healthy mixture of Roughage feeds the Probiotics in the gut and helps secure a robust Immune System.

• Matcha Tea – Drinking a cup of Matcha Tea maintain a steady flow of Energy levels and is used to boost Energy.

• Oats/Oatmeal – Oats has Starch and products of its decompositions (dextrin, maltose and glucose) are very easily assimilated substances that the body converts quickly into Energy.

• Peach Palm – Peach Palm is a very high-Energy Fruit due to its high Starch content. Its beneficial for childhood and adolescence growth. Athletes, sporty people and physical exercise. Physical labourers and when a greater Energy is demanded. Malnutrition and convalescence from delabilitating disease.

• Pecans – Pecans as a good source of Niacin (Vitamin B3) are the perfect option if you’re Fighting fatigue because this Vitamin helps us access the Energy in our food.

• Pomegranate – Pomegranate is rich in dietary nitrates, which have been shown to improve exercise performance.

• Honey – Honey is great for fatigue and Hypoglycemia, and has tonic, energizing effects primarily thanks to its content of natural sugars, but also to its nutritional value. It can be a very useful tool in Fighting fatigue and preventing low blood sugar levels (Hypoglycemia) and low Energy levels.

• Red Palm Oil – Beta-Carotene (orange red coloured component) in Red Palm Oil is very good for improving Energy levels and boosting hormonal balance in the body.

• Red Rice – Red Rice contains moderate amounts of Fiber and complex Carbohydrates, which contributes to Digestive health and ensures good Energy levels.

• Safflower Seeds – Safflower Seeds is an excellent source of B-complex Vitamins (such as ThiaminePyridoxine and Folate) and Iron which contributes to an improved Energy Metabolism and higher Energy levels. Safflower Seeds help promote muscle tone, improve memory and concentration, protect the cells of the Nervous System, support immunity, prevent Beriberi, Anemia and paralysis and death in newborns.

• Shiitake – Shiitake Mushroom Vitamin B2 content plays a key role in the production of Energy (Energy Metabolism) by enabling the body to make better use of nutrients (such as fats, Proteins and Carbohydrates).

• Sorghum – Sorghum is high in Niacin (Vitamin B3) which is a key component in transforming food into usable Energy and fuel for the body. Sorghum provides stable Energy levels throughout the day.

• Spirulina – Spirulina and Lime enhance Energy performance by unlocking sugar from our cells and boosting body Energy (Dr. Oz).

• Spirulina – It is a remarkable source of highly bioavailable Protein and essential Amino Acids, and is the richest plant source of Vitamin B12.

• Sugar Apple – Sugar Apple contain Vitamin B1 (or Thiamin), an important vitamin in Metabolism that helps convert food into Energy.

• Sweet Potato – For intense physical activity and labour, Sweet Potatoes are beneficial to casual labourers, athletes and those from debilitating diseases.

• Sycamore Fig – Sycamore Figs are good sources of Carbohydrates, thus eating them gives a good Energy boost. Sycamore Fig seeds are a good source of dietary Minerals (such as Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper and Iron) which inhibit malaise (a feeling of general weakness). Dietary Minerals contribute to a feeling of wellbeing as a result of their tonic properties and can thus successfully treat malaise.

• Tomatillo – Niacin found in Tomatillos can give you a sustainable boost of Energy throughout your day.

• Ugli Fruit – Ugli Fruit provides ample amounts of Proteins which aid in the formation of muscles and provide Energy. This Fruit is naturally sweet and provides natural sugars for maintaining Energy levels.

• Water – Water can improve Energy and increase mental and physical performance.

• Watermelon Seeds – Watermelon Seeds improve Energy levels and help combat fatigue by helping the body function well, through its great source of Minerals (such as Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc) and Vitamins (such as Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Vitamin B6).

• Wheat Germ – For growth, Wheat Germ increases the need for nutrition for athletes, students, pregnant or Breastfeeding women.

• Wheat Germ Oil – Wheat Germ Oil improves Energy levels, satiating enough (as fats) and can improve taste and provide us with additional Energy.

• Whey – Research confirms that increasing Protein intake while on a rigorous workout regime can help build muscle mass and increase athletic performance as Protein favours muscle formation and repair.

• Wood Apple – Wood Apple fruit pulp provides 140 calories per 100g, which can boost organ activity and metabolic speed, resulting in additional Energy and reserves in the body.

• Lion’s Mane – .

Herbal Energy Tonics for Stamina & Endurance

Ashwagandha

Betel

Calamus Root

Catuaba

Chaga

German Chamomile

Cordyceps

Dandelion

He Shou Wu

Korean Ginseng

Gotu Kola

Guayusa

Jatoba

Jiaogulan

Maca

Moringa

Tribulus

Reishi

Rhodiola

Sassafras

Saw Palmetto

Siberian Ginseng

Suma

Brahmi

Yerba Maté

• Ashwagandha – .

• Betel Nut – Betel nut has increased in preference/popularity due to its capability to boost Energy. Thanks to its stimulating effects, users experience elevated levels of Energy quickly upon chewing it. Betel nut’s natural Alkaloids (which release Adrenaline) may result in feelings of euphoria and well-being and many people chew Betel nut for the Energy boost it produces.

• Calamus Root – Calamus roots are used for their strengthening effects.

• Catuaba – Catuaba may be used as a general tonic in cases of debility, exhaustion and fatigue. The native Americans used Catuaba to boosts Energy (rejuvenate their strength and Fight exhaustion).

• Chaga – Medicinal Mushrooms and their extract contain high levels of polysaccharide beta-glucans (or polysaccharide–Protein complexes) content in Mushroom extract have great therapeutic applications in human health as they possess many properties.

• German Chamomile – In ancient medicine, German Chamomile oil takes away the tiredness of limbs.

• Cordyceps Mushroom – Cordyceps increases the amount of oxygen uptake in the body and enhances cellular Energy production, significantly boosting Energy levels and has long been known to athletes for the bursts of Energy it can provide (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010). Cordyceps is also helpful to athletes that are constantly Stressing the body through repeated and intensive physical training and activity. By Stress we mean a high Stress life style or excessive physical activity. Cordyceps is a powerful Energy tonic that helps build physical power, helps the body utilise and absorb oxygen, benefits endurance and reduces fatigue.

• Dandelion – Sickly people who feel constantly tired and are without Energy should take a 14-day course of treatment with the fresh stems of Dandelion.

• He Shou Wu – The sugars (rhamnose, arabinose, xylose, and glucose) and Anthraquinone Glycosides from Fo Ti have immune-stimulating properties and have been observed to stimulate the production and activity of T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer (NK) cells, thus strengthening of the Immune System.

• Ginseng – Ginseng may help with stimulating physical and mental activity among people who are weak and tired. Ginseng showed good results in helping Cancer patients with fatigue (a Mayo Clinic study revealation). It is used to increase stamina and improve resistance to disease, thus beneficial for debility associated with old age or illness.

• Gotu Kola – .

• Guayusa – It tea is full of nutrients and has an energizing effect which can be used to boost Energy levels in the same way as Yerba Mate tea.

• Jatoba – Jatoba is a very rich source of Carbohydrates, therefore very effective in supplying the body with a good and healthy amount of Energy. It has simple sugars that contain fructose (a very important sugar is the most common).

• Jiaogulan – The Chinese in certain regions had been drinking Jiaogulan tea each day before going to work to increase their levels of endurance and strength.

• Maca – Maca as a multi-vitamin supplement through the synergy of so many Amino Acids, Vitamins, and Minerals in their natural states may increase the assimilation, uptake, and utilization of them in the body.

• Moringa – Moringa is a rich source of Iron, Calcium and Magnesium, all of which support power-yielding Metabolism.

• Tribulus – It is very popular in enhancing athletic performance and increasing muscle mass, because it helps enhance testosterone in the body (a Hormone responsible for sex drive and for physically exertion and Energy).

• Reishi – Reishi Mushroom is frequently used by mountain climbers to combat altitude sickness and are contained in many of the performance enhancing herbal formulas used by Chinese athletes.

• Rhodiola – Its root contain many bioactive compounds that have an individual and synergistic effect (for example anti-oxidant, anti-depressant or reducing fatigue).

• Sassafras – The Stimulant nature of the plant is also great for an Energy boost. Chewing of Sassafras leaves or drinking a cup of Sassafras tea is an ideal way of increasing power for internal engines and overcome excess fatigue or weakness.

• Saw Palmetto – Saw Palmetto is a tonic and anabolic (strengthens and builds body tissues, and encourages weight gain), so its Fruit pulp (or tincture) is given to those suffering from wasting illnesses (general debility) and failure to thrive.

• Siberian Ginseng – It improves athletes stamina by as much as a 9%, thus can be helpful in treating chronic fatigue and highly beneficial in relieving exhaustion and debilitated states resulting from overwork (or long term Stress).

• Suma – Suma root contains potent levels of many essential nutrients which supports and raises Energy levels (including Vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K). It has exuberant and buzzy Energy, when drunk at home for stamina and ongoing Vitality. Enjoy a level teaspoon of Suma powder for work.

• Brahmi – .

• Yerba Maté – Yerba Mate is reportedly delivers the most balanced Energy boost compared to the other most commonly used Stimulants in the world (such as Coffee, Tea, Kola Nut, Cocoa and Guarana), and well known for providing a gentle, clean and calm Energy boost that is useful for people suffering from mental or Physical Fatigue, or from chronic fatigue syndrome.