10 Foods to Eat for More Energy

Kick the candy and soda habit for these healthy options.

Lose Some Weight - Being obese and having excess fat on your body can do a number on your menstrual cycle and make you skip periods, which means you ovulate less. And being able to pinpoint ovulation is crucial for getting pregnant. FYI: Being underweight isn’t good for fertility, either. (Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Wake Up, Girl! - Been feeling sluggish lately? It may be because of what you’re eating. Say “no” to candy bars and “yes” to these 10 foods that can give you more energy. By Kellee Terrell(Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

Sweet Potato - Indulging in a few sweet potatoes help keep our uterine walls healthy and strong. They’re packed with vitamins A and C, which are vital to keeping us active, vibrant and well energized with an increased sex drive. (Photo: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Sweet Potatoes - This veggie is high in healthy carbohydrates and vitamins A and C, which can help you get over your 2 p.m. slugfest at work. So bake one for lunch or grab some sweet potato chips for a snack.(Photo: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Dried Fruit - Dried fruits are high-protein, low-fat snacks that you can basically store anywhere. Even better: They never spoil. So eat away.(Photo: baibaz/GettyImages)

Beans - Beans are packed with protein, fiber and minerals. Add chickpeas to your salads, black beans to your soup or white beans to your pasta. (Photo:  Ed Nano Photography/the food passionates/Corbis)

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Beans - Beans are packed with protein, fiber and minerals. Add chickpeas to your salads, black beans to your soup or white beans to your pasta. (Photo:  Ed Nano Photography/the food passionates/Corbis)

DASH Diet - U.S. News & World Report asked a panel of health experts to rank the best diets based on whether they were easy to follow, nutritious, safe, effective for weight loss and protective against diabetes and heart disease. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet nabbed the No. 1 spot, proving that eating more fruits, veggies and whole grains while cutting out fatty sweets, red meats and salt works wonders for your health. (Photo: Corbis)

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Almonds - Keep a baggie of these so you can grab a handful to snack on whether during your commute, in class or at your desk. But remember, while nuts are good for you, they are high in fat. So moderation is key. (Photo: Corbis)

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Eggs - Packed with a ton of protein, eggs are great for energy. And cooking them comes with tons of versatility: You can poach, scramble, fry or boil them for a meal or a snack.(photo: Oil Kellett/Getty Images)

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Eggs - Packed with a ton of protein, eggs are great for energy. And cooking them comes with tons of versatility: You can poach, scramble, fry or boil them for a meal or a snack.(photo: Oil Kellett/Getty Images)

Yogurt - Need something quick after a workout or a mid-morning snack? Try eating some yogurt. It’s high in magnesium, which helps your body release energy.(Photo: the food passionates/Corbis)

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Yogurt - Need something quick after a workout or a mid-morning snack? Try eating some yogurt. It’s high in magnesium, which helps your body release energy.(Photo: the food passionates/Corbis)

Spinach - Spinach, which is high in iron, can help with your energy levels. So opt for a spinach salad for lunch. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Spinach - Spinach, which is high in iron, can help with your energy levels. So opt for a spinach salad for lunch. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Skin Changes - Some breast cancers cause a change in the texture of the skin. It’s often described as looking like an orange peel, with enlarged pores and ridges. It can also manifest as red, scaly, flaky patches or even cellulite-like dimpling.  (Photo: Frank May DPA /LANDOV)

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Oranges - Vitamin C is great for absorbing the iron in other foods you eat, which plays a role in our energy. (Photo: Frank May DPA /LANDOV)

Brown Rice - Packed with magnesium and fiber, brown rice is great as a side dish with veggies and lean meats. (Photo: Yosuke Tanaka/Aflo/Corbis)

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Brown Rice - Packed with magnesium and fiber, brown rice is great as a side dish with veggies and lean meats. (Photo: Yosuke Tanaka/Aflo/Corbis)