Back away from that java-whether you're suffering from a 3pm slump or chronic lethargy, there are better, healthier ways to get yourself energized. Eight out of ten Americans admit to low energy levels on a regular basis. Whether this comes from overexertion, stress, or some combination, many of us often feel like we're walking around in a daze! Boost your energy with these ten tips. One of the quickest ways to restore energy is to drink up, but forget that chronic caffeine fix! Caffeine may energize quickly, but it often leads to restlessness and insomnia later-hardly a recipe for restoration. Instead, drink water! Our bodies and brains are 70 percent water, so filling up on eight glasses daily is like putting fuel in your gas tank. You can also maximize your energy with the foods you eat. Some foods are digested slowly, minimizing unhealthy blood sugar swings that can lead to depleted energy levels. Some healthy snacks that boost energy include raisins, turkey, apples with peanut butter, hummus with veggies and nuts. To boost energy over the long term, be mindful of when and how you eat. Start your day with a hearty breakfast and keep things lighter at lunch and dinner. Enjoy a snack when energy fades, but keep it under 200 calories. Maintain optimal energy levels by consistently taking a multivitamin containing 100 percent of the recommended daily vitamins and minerals. Many people with chronic low energy find that a B6 or B12 supplement can help them feel alert. Co-enzyme Q10 is another nutrient that is essential for energy production. Oxygen is a great source of energy. Although you're always breathing, you may not be doing so effectively. Perk up with this yoga trick-alternate nostril breathing! Block your right nostril and breathe in slowly through your left until your chest is fully expanded. Hold your breath for a count of five. Then, block your left nostril and exhale. Repeat up to 10 times. And speaking of yoga, some basic movements can increase your energy enormously! Get started with the Standing Sun solution. Breathe in for three counts as you raise your arms overhead. Then, breathe out for three as you bend forward from the hips, keeping your head between your outstretched arms. Finish by grasping your legs firmly with both hands and pulling your body down toward your legs. Acupressure can also help you tap into your energy reserves. Apply firm pressure to point ST-36 on your legs for a natural boost. To locate point ST-36, measure one hand-width, or four fingers, down from your knee. This point is located between the shin bone and the leg muscle. Pressing ST-36 releases energy blockages in your legs. If you're still lethargic, you might want to try the most natural remedy there is-sleep! Experiment by going to bed 15 minutes earlier or taking a catnap. With these natural tips, lagging energy levels can often be a thing of the past. But please see your doctor if you experience listlessness that lasts for an extended period of time.