10 natural foods to boost energy levels

There's a big buzz in the online food community about clean eating and that many naturaly foods can be a great source of energy for the body - here are our top 10.

* Blueberries, often labelled a superfood, are among the most nutrient-dense of berries. One cup of them contains 4g of fibre and 25% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C. They are also very high in antioxidants when compared with many fruit and vegetables. Antioxidants combat free radicals in the body.

* Garlic, while low in calorific value, has been lauded for its medicinal properties. Garlic has a reputation for fighting the common cold thanks to a compound called allicin, which is released when the cloves are cut and crushed