Dried fruit quickly breaks down into glucose. Such a quick breakdown is good for emergency energy bursts when you need them the most, though, unlike grains and other energy boosters on this list, the energy increase will not last as long. When combined with nuts, however, dried fruit can be part of a healthful mix that energizes the body throughout the day. Keep in mind that because dried fruit is very concentrated, it also contains a lot of sugar.

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