This information from a copy of a magazine article that my boyfriend gave me. He picked it up in the hosptial he works at. I think it’s from Natural Health magazine (possibly the February issue) but I’m not positive. Here’s what it says.:

1. Let the Sun Shine- Not only does vitamin D fight colds and even cut your breast cancer risk, it also boosts your mood and energy level. Thirty minutes is all it takes, whether you get outdoors or just open the blinds at the office.

2. Snack on Berries-Just 1 cup of strawberries has 130 percent of your daily requirements for vitamin C, the mineral that’s crucial for turning fat into energy. Without C, your body will use protein or carbs, which leads to lactic acid buildup in your muscles, making you feel slow and tired. (I eat berries every morning. I either throw blueberries in my morning smoothie or I put mixed berries in my greek yogurt. I always feel energized and happy after I eat them.)

3. Unleash your inner chocoholic-Ther next time your energy takes a nosedive, reach for a square of the dark stuff. Its flavanols fight fatigue and improve mental sharpnessm according to scientists at Northumbria University in Newcastle, England. Flavanols dilate blood vessels, allowing more blood to reaxch the brain-and that keeps you alert. You can also get flavanols from red wine, broccoli, blueberries, tea, and onions. (Don’t go crazy with the chocolate. Dark chocolate is great for you but it’s not low in calories.)

4. Lend a hand-You know how helping out just feels good? You actually get a “helper’s high”-a rush of pump-you-up endorphins that lasts for hours-when you volunteer, says Kimberly Kingsley, author of The Energy Cure: How to Recharge Your life 30 Seconds at a Time.

5. Take a Siesta-Great news: that quick nap you crave will help you beat the blahs all day long. A sutdy from Loughborough University in Leicestershire, England, found that a 20 minute afternoon snooze is more effective at combating drowsiness than sleeping in, and it actually provides a longer-lasting power surge than a small cup of coffee.

6. Walk it Out-Take a short stroll on your lunch break, and you’ll feel perkier and slash sleepiness. Turns out brief bouts of low-intensity exercise can increase energy by 20 percent and reduce fatigue by up to 65 percent, a study from the University of Georgia reports.

7. Press Here for Pep-To feel revived, give this acupuncture instpired move a try: lightly squeeze the pad of muscle between your thumb and index finger for 3 minutes. Researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor found that this do it yourself trick boosted alertness.

8. Straighen Up-Slouching makes muscles work harder to hold your body upright, which leads to fatigue, according to the International Chiropractors Association in Arlington, Virginia. Just 15 minutes of slumping strains the muscles in the back, shoulders, and neck. The next time you feel yourself start to slump, take a deep breath in, lift your head toward the sky, and roll your shoulders back.

9. Eat Oatmeal first thing-The magnesium in the this heart healthy grain breaks down glucose and turns it into energy. Top that serving with magnesium rich sliced almonds, and you’ve got a super fueled way to begin your day.

10. Strike a Pose (Yoga)-In Yoga, back bends are believed to stimulate your adrenal glands, revving you up, says Sara Ivanhoe, Health’s yoga columnist. The back bending action of poses like Camel opens the chest, allowing air to flow easily into and out of the lungs-keeping the brain awake.