Foods for Energy | Foods that Give You Energy

With busy day-to-day lives, many of us end up feeling sluggish and lacking in energy. Whether it is due to lack of sleep, a demanding and stressful job, not eating a healthy diet, or working out too much, foods for energy are regularly turned to for a much-needed boost to get us through the day.

Many may reach for an energy increasing drink, such as coffee. However, those in the know often turn to chillies, said to be an excellent food for energy. The powerful component in chilli peppers, capsaicin, is naturally energising, and the spiciness of hot sauce is invigorating.

At Chilli No. 5 we have handpicked some of the highest quality chillies, alongside a host of other good-for-you ingredients to create a sauce that is not only incredibly tasty, but one that can also help boost energy levels too.

Other powerful foods for energy in our line of luxury hots sauces include red ginseng, maca powder, and L-Arginine.

Red ginseng has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to being a powerful food that gives you energy, red ginseng may also boost the immune system, decrease stress, treat impotence, and improve heart health.

L-Arginine is another food for energy found in all of our luxury chilli sauces. A naturally occurring amino acid, L-Arginine is also said to aid wound healing, assist muscle growth, while also boosting the immune system.

So, next time you are feeling low on energy, Instead of reaching for your fourth espresso of the day or drinking a large energy drink, include hot sauce when cooking or drizzle it over your next meal.