I’m sure many of you can relate with the feeling of exhaustion that creeps up on you around 3-4 pm every afternoon. It’s not just me, right? It’s rather inconvenient, actually, since that’s prime parenting time in our house (and in many households). Those are the hours after the kids have come home from school, when they need the most attention, requiring hugs, kisses, snacks, help with homework, and just time to chat with you. Alternatively, if you work outside the home, that block of time is also the time you need to stay focused for late-afternoon meetings or when you want to get the final day’s work done to avoid adding to the next day’s to-do list. (I speak from experience!)
That’s why sometimes your body can use a bit of a pick-me-up. While many people rely on a cup of coffee, it’s never been something I’ve enjoyed. However, there’s been many days where I’ve wished for caffeine or a little extra boost of energy so I could just get through the remaining hours of the day without falling out on the couch! Sound familiar? Check out these simple tips to help with your energy level and be sure to see the fun giveaway at the bottom!
Self-Care for Mom: 3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy Level During the Day
- Stay hydrated! Drinking plenty of water throughout the day seems to help me avoid feeling sleepy in the afternoon.
- Get your body moving. Whenever I start to feel a little sluggish, I get up and moving. It can be as simple as walking around the house or office!
- Try energy-producing food. Certain foods can help increase your energy level, such as nuts. If you want something with caffeine, but like me, aren’t a fan of coffee, you might like Mamma Chia Clean Energy organic beverages, a new product I came across! Let me share more with you.
Natural Caffeine from Mamma Chia Clean Energy Organic Beverages
When I first heard about Mamma Chia Clean Energy organic beverages, I was very much intrigued as they provide your body with natural caffeine, derived from guayusa (pronounced gwhy-you’-sa). According to Mamma Chia, guayusa is found in the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador and provides natural caffeine, antioxidants, and vitamins, helping you feel more energized without the typical jitters or crashes one can feel from other sources of caffeine. Combined with chia seeds and organic fruit juices, one bottle of Mamma Chia Clean Energy will provide you with: 90 mg of natural caffeine (about as much as an 8 oz. cup of coffee), 6 grams of fiber, 2500 mg of Omega-3s, and 4 grams of protein. Plus, they are non-GMO verified, gluten-free, Kosher, and USDA Certified Organic.
Mamma Chia Clean Energy organic beverages come in four flavors: Blackberry Blast, Cherry Charge, Raspberry Razz, and Grape Power. You can find the drinks at your local Walmart in the refrigerated section of the produce department. Currently, you may also find an instant $.55 coupon around Mamma Chia bottles, so go ahead and give them a try! As a side note, Janie Hoffman, the founder of Mamma Chia, felt compelled to begin the brand after personally feeling the effects of chia and attributing much of her recovery from nearly 20 years of immune disorders to the chia seed. Now, Mamma Chia donates 1% of sales to support farmers, community groups, and organizations that build healthy, local food systems.
Mamma Chia Clean Energy Organic Beverages {Giveaway}
We want you to feel more energized and give Mamma Chia Clean Energy organic beverages a try! That’s why one lucky reader will win a sampling of Mamma Chia products (valued at $50), including all flavors of the new organic Clean Energy beverages! See full giveaway details below and be sure to also follow Mamma Chia on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest for more info!
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Disclosure: I have been compensated by Mamma Chia for my time and effort in creating this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Blackberry Blast seems like it would taste awesome…Yummy.
I think I would like Cherry Charge the best!
I think that Raspberry Razz would be the one for me.
The Blackberry blast is the one I would like the best.
The blackberry blast
I would try cherry charge first!
I would try the grape power flavor
Yum! All sound really good but I’d try the Raspberry one first.
the grape
These sound so super hero like lol I’d be excited for Grape Power! Ka-pow!
It’s true, at 3;00pm I feel sleepy, so I always try to eat some snacks! This will be a great alternative… thanks! I’m going to try it!
The Blackberry Blast looks delish! I could use some extra energy when mine wans around 2 or 3pm.
The cherry charge sounds delicious.
Cherry Charge sounds awesome!!!
Raspberry Razz! Sounds delicious. 🙂 Thank you.
Love Mama Chia products! I haven’t tried the energy drinks yet, and while they all sound delicious, I’d try raspberry razz first.
Cherry Charge
i would like the Raspberry Razz
I love anything cherry so I think I would like the Cherry Charge.
They all sound good but I would start with Cherry Charge.
Ooo these are some yummy flavors! I would say grape power or blackberry blast!
I think I would like Raspberry Razz best
raspberry razz sounds like it might be my fave!
I think I’d like the Cherry Charge.
I think the grape power would be good. Thank you
Raspberry Razz is nice.
Cherry charge
Blackberry Blast would be my first choice in flavor.
Cherry Charge sounds good to me.
I think I would enjoy the Cherry Charge beverage most.
I would like the Raspberry razz. Thank you
i want to try the cherry charge. it will be nice.
Tough choice between cherry and blackberry. I think I would pick blackberry.
I would like to try raspberry.
I would like Raspberry Razz.
I think I would like the Cherry Charge the best.
Sound delicious!!
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