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While barbecues, family vacations, days at the beach and nights out with friends are fun, keeping up with summer fun while maintaining a steady work schedule can be challenging. Budge Collinson, food science expert and founder of Infusion Sciences says, “We like to tell ourselves that there will be a period of rest before the next big thing, but usually there isn’t. Before we know it, we’ll be back into the busy fall grind, getting kids up and off to school and yes, before we know it, planning for holidays!”

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The truth is, most of us like having full and often fast-paced lives, even if we tend to get worn out more quickly as we get older. Don’t resort to caffeine and other stimulants for a temporary energy boost! Replacing the nutrients that are depleted when you’re active is a much smarter way to maintain or increase your energy level, and many of those nutrients have long-term benefits as well.

Collinson has formulated an effervescent, natural multivitamin beverage called Youth Infusion to make it easier to get all the essential nutrients and minerals in one 6-ounce drink. However, just in case you’d rather eat your good nutrients, we’ve got you covered on the five best nutrients to keep you feeling energetic and the best foods to eat to get them:

1. CoQ10: for that extra energy boost. Every cell in your body uses CoQ10 to produce energy, but your heart needs it the most. CoQ10 can help balance your blood pressure, and its powerful antioxidant properties help protect you against pre-mature aging. You can find CoQ10 in oily fish like salmon and tuna, or organ meats like liver and even in whole grains!

2. Arginine: to help with your endurance during workouts and your daily routine. Arginine helps the cardiovascular system by assisting in nitric oxide production, making the arteries more elastic. It also supports the functioning of your hormones and immune system, helps kidneys remove the body’s waste and promotes wound healing. You can find arginine in fish, chicken, beef, lamb, milk, cheese, beans, chocolate, coconut, peanuts and more.

3. Theanine: helps support better moods. Theanine is a calming extract of green tea. Clinical research indicates that it helps focus a distracted mind. To a lesser extent, theanine has also been shown to reduce anxiety. You can find theanine in green tea, black tea and more.

4.  Resveratrol: a versatile antioxidant for general well-being and long-term peace of mind. Resveratrol promotes healthy circulation, prevents cholesterol oxidation and protects your entire cardiovascular system from the effects of dangerous free radicals. Initial research shows resveratrol helps defend the body against a number of diseases, including Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. You can find resveratrol in peanuts, muscadine grapes and more.

5. Vitamin D: for when the sun isn’t as bright as it was during summer. Up to 90 percent of the vitamin D the body needs comes from sunlight, which is in much shorter supply after summer. Vitamin D is required for the regulation of the calcium and phosphorus in the body. It also plays an important role in maintaining proper bone structure and supporting immunity. You can find vitamin D in fatty fish like tuna, mackerel, salmon, orange juice, milk and more.

 

Are you getting the nutrients you need to stay fresh beauties?

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