We all get those days where we do not want to get out of bed, or when we do we want to head straight back to it. What are some ways you can increase energy?

There are so many different products which will give you food energy (protein powders, carbohydrate powders), many products which will help facilitate energy (essential fats, vitamins/minerals), and some which will give you the “feeling” of energy (caffeine based products).

First off, if the body does not get the essential pieces needed for energy production then it remains in a constant rundown state. This makes you continually trying to make up for dietary deficiencies by consuming caffeinated beverages to offset the feeling of fatigue. If you were to eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep at least 6 nights a week, and exercise, your body will thank you with great energy and vitality. Doesn’t that sound fantastic? Do you want to know what to do?

What products to use to increase energy?

** not all the products provide a burst of energy, just more the ability to have more energy.**

• Protein Powder »
• Vitamin/Mineral Complex »
• Waxy Maize Starch »
• Maltodextrin »
• Essential Fats: Omega 3 »
• ZMA »
• DymaBurn Xtreme and Venim Energy »

	Protein Powder	Use a Whey, Soy, Rice, or Casein protein powder to add more quality protein to your diet. Use consistently, not only on workout days, to ensure proper daily calorie intake. Try and select a slow absorbing protein such as Whey Concentrate, Casein or Egg Albumen. Click here to read the Protein Powder Quick Guide »
	Vitamin/Mineral Complex	Take a Multi-Vitamin/Mineral product with meals (breakfast, dinner) to ensure the chemical reactions in your body have all the pre-requisite parts. As mentioned many times before, there is nothing that will keep your body working well like a solid Vitamin/Mineral complex. Click here to read the Vitamin and Mineral Complex Quick Guide »
	Waxy Maize Starch	This quick digesting carbohydrate is perfect for post-workout glycogen recuperation due to its extremely fast digestion rate. It could also be used in the morning with breakfast to provide the body with quick carbohydrate energy. Click here to read the Waxy Maize Starch Guide »
	Maltodextrin	This is another form of quickly digesting carbohydrates from corn. It is a flavourless powder which is excellent to add protein shakes to create a balanced snack between meals. Click here to read the Maltodextrin Quick Guide »
	Essential Fats: Omega 3	Taking a good Omega 3 supplement is just as important as a good Multi-Vitamin. Omega 3, is essential to consume from food since the body cannot synthesize it. These fats will help supply the brain with more fuel, which in turn helps increase concentration and memory. Click here to read the Essential Fats: Omega 3 Quick Guide »
	ZMA	ZMA is a product made up of the combination of Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin B6. Taken before bed it helps to put the user into a deeper sleep; therefore, getting a more restful sleep. Click here to read the ZMA Quick Guide »
	DymaBurn Xtreme and Venim Energy	Both of these products are caffeine based goods. Caffeine is good for short burst of needed energy but should not be relied on for heavy daily use. Click here to read the DymaBurn Xtreme and Venim Energy Quick Guide »