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Theres nothing sorcery about appetite foods, says Nancy Clark, RD, author of Nancy Clarks Sports Nutrition Guidebook. Lots of foods but appetite upon their labels boost pep only as good asor better thanproducts marketed as such.A FRUIT SMOOTHIE
The fruits carbs and yogurts protein keep red blood sugarine steady for the lasting lift. Blend 1/2 c fat-free milk, 3 Tbsp low-fat vanilla yogurt, and 1/2 c frozen raspberries. 210 cal, 7 g pro, 45 g carb, 5 g fiber, 1 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 85 mg sodium11 Fast Fixes for Instant Energy
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