Water

Water is one of the most undervalued resources for boosting energy and it’s free!  Did you know that being slightly dehydrated can cause your brain to temporarily shrink, and therefore cause a reduction in mental focus?  The good news is that your brain can quickly return to its full size once you re-intorduce more water to your day.  Ideally, we should be having 30mL (one medicine cup) per kg of body weight.  During colder weather, this can be difficult but herbal teas can be counted towards your daily fluid intake.  One tip though – if you drink fluids with your meals then you dilute your stomach acid, which makes it harder for your body’s enzymes to break down your food.  This can lead to fatigue after eating.  Try to stop fluids about 20 minutes before each of your main meals.