Dk - Energy bites

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The 15 recipes in this guide are all fabulous in their own right, but feel free toexperiment with your favourite flavours. The basic Energy Biteformula is given , and over the next few pages there are plenty of ideas foringredients to incorporate in your own creations. Whether youre looking fora pre-workout stamina boost, a muscle-building protein hit, support for your immunesystem, or even a cool iced treat to help you rehydrate, theres an EnergyBite for you!

1. Lentils A great source of plant protein, lentils arealso high in fibre, magnesium, potassium, and folate (vitamin B9).

2. Buckwheat Gluten-free buckwheat has high amounts ofvitamins, minerals, and fibre, and keeps the body fuelled with slow-releaseenergy.

3. Quinoa Containing all the essential amino acids thatour bodies need, quinoa is loaded with manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus,vital for wellbeing.

4. Oats One of the best sources of soluble fibre, oatshelp to lower cholesterol, and leave you feeling energized for hours.

5. Beans High in protein, when combined with a grain, suchas brown rice, beans provide a complete plant-protein source on a par withmeat!

   

6. Sesame seeds Full of vitamins, minerals, andphytosterols that support the immune system, sesame seeds also help regulateblood cholesterol and may even help to fight cancer!

7. Chia seeds These tiny seeds contain high levels ofomega-3 fatty acids and have five times more calcium than cows milk.They are rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and energy-enhancingfibre.

8. Hemp seeds This source of vegetarian protein helps toregulate energy levels. Hemp seeds are also packed with zinc, magnesium, andcalcium, and are a powerful anti-inflammatory.

9. Almonds Loaded with more vitamin E than any other nut,plus bone-friendly calcium, versatile almonds can be flaked, ground, left whole,and even made into milk.

10. Walnuts Packing a massive protein punch, walnuts areparticularly high in cholesterol-lowering compounds, as well as thestress-busting hormone melatonin.

    

11. Cacao Chocolate in its most natural form. Packed withantioxidants and vitamins, it is said to enhance motivation and feelings ofpleasure!

12. Coconut oil With potent antibacterial, antifungal, andantimicrobial properties, coconut oil is also the richest natural source oflauric acid, which is said to boost immunity and fight disease.

13. Blueberries Filled with antioxidants, fibre, vitamin C,and cancer-fighting compounds, blueberries are said to be good for the heart,and even to help improve eyesight and memory.

14. Goji berries Containing more beta-carotene than anyother plant, goji berries also have more iron, gram for gram, than steak!

    

15. Avocado Full of antioxidants, avocados are also high inhealthy fats, fibre, potassium, vitamin E, and magnesium. They are amazing forthe skin.