No, coffee is not on the list.

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Theres nothing like anenergy crashto throw your day for a loop.

It may be tempting tograb a caffeinated drinkand hope for the best, but its not your only option.

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Food canfuel your bodyandreduce hunger, so long as you pick the right foods.

Macronutrients are nutrients that provide your body with energy.

But protein and fat also contain calories, so they provide some energy.

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5 Best Foods for Energy

Need an energy boost?

Try one (or more) of these five foods to avoid that dreaded afternoon slump.

So much so that many folks reach for them as a quick (and portable!)

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pre-workout snack, she adds.

Buthow much water is enough, exactly?

Thats because theyrerich in proteinand fat, which take longer to break down in the body.

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This provides fuel thats released more slowly, helping maintain your energy levels.

Try pairing eggs with avocado toast or noshing on ahard-boiled eggfor a satisfying snack.

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