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5 easy food swaps to boost your energy

Keep your energy levels up by swapping some of your favourite snacks for high energy alternatives

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Posted: 14 September 2012
by Emma Daly

Porridge

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Breakfast swap

Forget sugary cereal, swap your daily bowl of frosted flakes for a hearty bowl of porridge to keep your energy levels up for longer.

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