Biophilia tracker plus knows what you're missing

What is the body lacking?

We all know that time and money are limited resources. But the right fuel can help you get the most out of them. We're not just talking about which foods to eat, but how and when to eat them to get the energy you need to live a full life - while not depleting the savings you need to sustain that life, which can be easily understood with the Biophilia tracker plus.

1. Eat a balanced diet that combines lean protein with complex carbohydrates.

This is the secret to absorbing energy slowly and consistently, rather than the energy spikes and crashes from sugar repair. Reaching for a candy bar to refresh yourself is self-sabotage, explains Debra Wein, president of Wellness Workdays, a Hingham, Mass.-based company that offers corporate wellness programs. After the initial energy surge, blood sugar can drop "to a level that may be lower than when you get tired and start needing energy. So it becomes an endless cycle," she says. Instead, opt for a mix of carbs, protein, and fiber to help you feel full by eating carrots and hummus or apples and peanut butter.

If you think of your meal as a matrix, you have complex carbohydrates on one side and lean protein on the other. Then mix and match them at will for countless options for a balanced meal.

2 Eat whole, unprocessed foods.

This is why you keep hearing it. Eat more whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and keep refined sugar and animal fats to a minimum for optimal health, Bernardo says. Plus, "often more refined processed foods are more expensive," he said. "Keep it simple" with a piece of fruit or cheese. "It's easy to meet your nutritional needs."

3. Remember to hydrate.

Water makes up 70% of our body, says Jamieson-Petonic. "If we're dehydrated, that also drains our energy."

Wein, who is also a personal trainer and has worked with many athletes, said research shows that dehydrated athletes perform at a lower intensity. "Most of us are on the go and drink lots of caffeine and soda, which can deplete water, so drinking water regularly can be a great way to feel good throughout the day."

There are many areas in our lives where we can use the Biophilia tracker plus to better help us achieve a more rational energy.