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Go ahead and fill your plate this festive season! These holiday favorites deliver a payload of nutrients that are study-proven to increase stamina and mood by 180 percent

RED WINE POWERS UP CELLS

Malbec, Pinot Noir and other reds are top sources of resveratrol, a plant compound that plays a role in activating cellular energy engines. In one study, higher resveratrol intakes increased subjects’ energy during physical tasks (like preparing a holiday feast!) by 180 percent. Not a fan of wine? Try Reserveage Nutrition Resveratrol 250 mg ($34, The Vitamin Shoppe stores).

TURKEY SWITCHES ON VITALITY GENES

Despite its bad rap as a yawn inducer, studies show that enjoying a 3 oz. serving of turkey can actually increase your pep. According to researchers at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, turkey’s rich stores of amino acids switch on genes that activate glucose absorption and metabolism inside muscle cells, banishing tiredness for up to 2 hours.

GREEN BEANS CONVERT FAT INTO FUEL

Add 1 cup of green beans to your meal and you’ll fire up energy levels by 25 percent for 2 hours straight, Canadian researchers report. The credit goes to the beans’ unique blend of magnesium, omega-3 fats and chlorophyll — nutrients that enhance the ability of liver cells to convert triglycerides (a harmful type of fat) into fuel to keep you energized.