Need a quick pick-me-up without the crash of caffeine or sugar? Hanna recommended grapes, molasses, and flax seed tea in her book Ageless Remedies from Mother’s Kitchen and we’ve got some additional natural fixes here.

How can berries be a natural remedy for energy?

• Honey: The fructose in honey appears to work in a time-release fashion so you’re able to enjoy the energy without a sugar crash that can occur with energy drinks. Consider adding honey to…
• Green Tea: Move over Joe, green tea contains a low dose of caffeine while also providing a wide range of health benefits. One cup of green tea can provide energy, hydration, and powerful antioxidants called flavonoids that are antiviral and immune boosting.
• B Vitamins: Carbohydrates are turned into energy in our bodies thanks to hard-working B vitamins. Check out our post on Anti-Fatigue, Hanna’s B-complex, and learn how necessary this group is to overall health, not just energy!
• Adaptogens: By providing energy that doesn’t spike and dive, adaptogens give your body the support it needs when it’s needed. Schizandra, Rhodiola, and Ginseng are good examples of  herbs that assist your body to adapting to any situation; from needing additional energy to recovering from illness or avoiding stress, adaptogens can play a big role in a healthy day. Learn more about adaptogens.
• Superfruits: Some of these fruits have gotten a bad rap from being involved in tricky marketing gimmicks but superfruits support cellular health, are nutrient-dense, and provide quick energy from fructose. Consider pomegranates, blueberries or acai as a natural energy remedy.
• Stay Hydrated: If you’re feeling tired and a bit irritable, check your hydration levels. Often times a glass of water can rejuvenate us and bring our energy levels up with no effort. Worried about how to gauge how well you’re hydrated? Check this post for warning signs of dehydration.

By allowing foods, herbs, and vitamins to fuel your system you can avoid the spike and dive of caffeine and sugar while feeling energized throughout the day.