Get More Energy!

Having more energy is as simple as looking at something. When you are feeling low on energy, look at something fiery red for an instant energy boost. “The color red stimulates circulation, sending oxygen-rich blood to all your muscles for a blast of energy,” says Leatrice Eiseman, author of The Color Answer Book. A quick glance is all it takes to keep you on your toes all day.

Potassium could be causing you to be more tired. Potassium deficits affect up to 50 percent of women, according to the National Academy of Sciences. “Studies show that when potassium and magnesium are consumed together, 90 percent of women see an increase in energey,” says Susan M. Lark, M.D., coauthor of The Chemistry of Success Action Plan. A average person should aim for up to 7,400 mg of potassium combined with 400mg of magnesium daily. Here are some top sources of both nutrients.


Food Source Serving Size Potassium (mg) Magnesium (mg)
Avocado 1/2 med. 1200 335
Sunflower Seeds 1/2 cup 650 255
Baked Potato 1 med. 610 50
Low-Fat Yogurt 8 oz. 579 45
Banana 1 med. 422 30
Spinach 1/2 cup 420 75