Have you ever had a snack or meal and immediately felt a burst of energy only to be quickly followed by a crash? This is a sensation most people experience after having a “fast-burn” food or drink. While there are some scenarios where fast-burn food is ideal, like during high intensity exercise or competition, more often than not you will benefit more from slow-burn food choices.  Here’s what you need to know about how to use food to sustain energy and appetite, and avoid those dreaded energy crashes.

Are you getting that groggy Monday morning feeling all week long? While you can't just snap your fingers and change a busy schedule, get more sleep, or cut back on your day-to-day stress, you CAN make a few easy adjustments to help fight that sluggish feeling.