Honey Brings the Energy with Mitzi Dulan
Mitzi Dulan discusses how she uses honey as an all-natural energy booster.
September is not just back to school, but back to routine for the millions of Americans who have said goodbye to the carefree days of summer and are returning to the daily grind. From that second or third snooze in the morning to that long yawn during your afternoon meeting, getting energized for the day and keeping that energy is, well, exhausting!
America’s Nutrition Expert Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD, has inspired millions to lose weight, get fit and keep energized. As the current team nutritionist for the Kansas City Royals baseball team and former team nutritionist for the Kansas City Chiefs football team, Mitzi knows one secret ingredient for a quick, natural energy booster—honey. Whether it’s at the office, at school or after a workout, many Americans experience that mid-afternoon energy slump, and the majority crave something less than nutritious and binge on candy, sodas and other high-calorie foods. Mitzi was in the studio with us this week discussing how honey can play an important role in your day:
- Morning wake-up: what you choose to eat sets the tone for the day ahead.
- Keep hydrated throughout the day.
- Mid-morning crash: mix nut butter and honey as a dip for fruits or vegetables.
- Maintain consistent energy levels throughout the day by consuming adequate amounts of protein.
- 3 p.m. slump and afterschool doldrums: try Mitzi’s personal favorites (wink, you’ll have to interview her to find out!).
- Pre-, mid- or post-workout: Learn to make your own budget-friendly drink and the perfect post-workout meal.
