Do you own a cook book these days? Most of us can remember from our childhood, when our parents owned a whole shelf full of cook books, with everything from baking for the holidays to recipes for the slow cooker to that tacky 70’s version with all of the fondues and gelatinous salads included.

But in the modern era, the shelf that used to hold the cook books is now, more often than not, used to hold the microwave. Recipes, if we use them at all, tend to be ones that come right off the box of ingredients, or are replaced wholesale by a slew of fast food menus.

But if you want to eat for energy, maybe it’s time to consider updating your recipe collection. Eating for energy can be a little harder if you don’t plan ahead, and if you try to just “throw something together” at the last minute. That sort of disorganization can lead straight into some very unhealthy – and energy-draining – meal selections.

So, where can you find the best recipes if you want to truly eat for energy? Sure, you can try your local bookstore, for one. The science of food is progressing at an amazing pace, and you should be able to find dozens of how-to books and old-fashioned cook books, albeit with new and exciting ways to prepare a meal. The only downside to a trip to your local book store is that they tend to frown on you bringing along some ingredients, and trying out a recipe or two right there in the store.

So, before you go browsing for books, take a quick look online, and see if you can find some reviews from other people who have read – and tried – the recipes.

But while you are online, there are two other things you might want to take a look for.

There are some great e-books online about eating for energy, so don’t be afraid to read the web sites that sell the books, and see if you find yourself nodding as you read the description. If you do, there’s a chance that the recipes they offer might be a good fit for you. Many times, these e-books can provide newer and less mainstream ideas than a traditionally published book.

Another option is to look into many of the online communities devoted to nutrition and particularly eating for energy. There will usually be a conversation, or “thread”, devoted to sharing recipes – you may find some that are highly unusual, but incredibly effective, and downright delicious! And be sure to share the raw food recipes and ideas that you’ve found with your new health-conscious online friends in exchange.

The key to eating for energy is planning, and recipes are a big part of that. Effective recipe collections will allow you to utilize your favourite energy-giving food items in new and interesting ways, and that will ensure that you don’t get bored, but don’t have to subject yourself to foods that you despise, either. So grab yourself some recipe cards, and start collecting and sharing your ideas.

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