Drinking juice for energy and focus is very popular these days. As a matter of fact, you can buy ready-made juices to start your day or prolong your peak performance.
However, not all commercial juices are as natural as you may think. Most of them are still loaded with too much sugar and additives that negatively affect your health in the long run.
The recipe in this article will allow you to create a drink to improve your physical and mental performance. I find it perfect for long projects and tasks.
What Causes Mental and Physical Fatigue?
To better understand the power behind the recipe it is best to be aware of what we’re dealing with. In case you’re excited to see the ingredients, you can scroll down to the next section.
First off, if you’re experiencing chronic fatigue you need to consult with your doctor first. As Mayo Clinic puts it, “On occasion, fatigue is a symptom of other underlying conditions that require medical treatment.”
When you have ruled this out and all you really want is to have a boost in energy and focus, then this juice will work wonders for you.
Most of the reasons we get exhausted and tired can be deduced from these 3 common factors:
- Dehydration
- Stress
- Low Magnesium Levels
When you’re exerting a lot of mental or physical effort on a particular task for long periods of time, you need to make sure you’re properly dehydrated. Have you noticed how refreshing it is to drink a glass of water after a tedious task? Imagine drinking it in between. It may not boost your energy but it still refreshes you.
Stress can cause anyone to lose focus and lose a lot of energy in a short amount of time. As a matter of fact, as long you are full of eagerness and enthusiasm, you are tireless. So it’s best to prevent getting stressed out.
Magnesium is very important in converting glucose into energy. When you’re low on magnesium, you’ll notice how much you need to catch your breath for even simple physical tasks. When this is low, your energy level drops easily.
You can boost yourself with caffeine or chocolates, but they can do more harm. They’ll quick pick-me-up will leave you more stressed and exhausted than before.
Juice for Energy and Focus
The ingredients of this wonderful concoction prevent the occurrences of the deficiencies above. As you stock up on these nutrients, they are replenished almost immediately.
This is another reason why it’s better to drink it as a juice. Consuming them will take some time and effort, from chewing right down to digesting them. And honestly, although I can drink them, I can’t force myself to munch on a cup of raw greens.
If you want to make sure the ingredients yield a lot of juice, go for a cold-press juicer such as Tribest SW-2000-B. You also get better consistency and taste.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium green apples
- 1 peeled lemon
- 10 kale leaves
- 4 to 6 celery stalks
- 1 bunch of spinach
How Can this Juice Recipe Boost Energy & Focus?
In this section, you’ll learn how each of these ingredients contribute in giving you the needed boost to accomplish a stressful task.
Apple
An apple is great for boosting energy. The sugar it contains can metabolize with the body in a better and controlled way.
It may not be as jolting as having an espresso but it certainly is not harmful. What it may lack in boost compared to coffee, is compensated by the other ingredients.
Lemon
Aside from being loaded with vitamin C, lemon is also a good source of potassium and magnesium. Potassium is very good for brain and nerve health.
Lemon also helps to stimulate the brain to combat stress, which is one of the factors of tiredness and loss of focus. It is rich in antioxidants and electrolytes, which makes it a good natural substitute for energy drinks.
Kale, Celery, and Spinach
These leafy greens are the stars of the show. They are very rich in antioxidants and carotenoids, which are known to help increase brain power.
An energized brain means you can easily focus more on the tasks at hand. These veggies are also rich in magnesium, which is an expert in metabolizing the nutrients you get from your food into energy.
Wrapping It Up
You’ll be surprised how easily you can accomplish tasks and complete your projects without getting burned out with this juice for energy and focus. I would recommend drinking it once a day only. It can be very potent that more than 2 glasses may affect your bowel movements, especially if you’re not used to green juices yet.